Proverbs 21-27 says the sacrifice of the wicked is abomination. How much more when he bringeth it with a wicked mind. We discussed previously the sad reality that all man-made religion is an abomination to God, the sacrifice of the wicked, but there are those among Bible believers attending genuine Bible-based local churches who are even more abominable in the sight of God because they put on a show. They're hypocrites, actors, while their mind is insincere and corrupt. In other words, we're talking about people who smile and they go through the motions, they sing the hymns, they sit through Bible sermons and studies, and they hang out with us during times of fellowship, but they have a wicked mind. They may offer a sacrifice of praise as they sing the great hymns, they may put money in the offering, But their heart and mind is just not right with God. Mainly, most of them unsaved. We discussed previously how that Cain's offering was itself an abomination because instead of demonstrating faith in God's word and bringing an animal killed with the shedding of blood, he brought a salad offering. That was the case of the sacrifice of the wicked itself being an abomination. But what about those who bring the right thing, say the right words, sing the songs with us, even give a tithe or other offering in legal tender, but do so with a corrupt mind? In Acts 16, 16, we're told of a young damsel. A damsel is a young virgin or unmarried girl. She offered a sacrifice of praise, as Acts 16, 17 says of her. The same followed Paul and us and cried, saying, these men are the servants of the Most High God, which show unto us the way of salvation. That sounds fine, it was true. The words she sang were absolutely true. But Paul detected that her heart wasn't right. And in Acts 16, 18, we're told, and this did she many days, but Paul being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour. I believe there are many such men and women singing in the praise team, in the choir, or even singing specials in church, just like that girl. Singing, but with a wicked mind. It's terrible when false professors or false converts take part in church and ministry when they're not even saved. But some do so with a wicked agenda. Think of the words of this proverb again, the sacrifice of the wicked is abomination, how much more when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? Do you know that this has been the standard tactic of Satan? He fills Christian colleges and seminaries with professors who play the game, even lie about what they believe, but then in the classroom they introduce corruption, destroying young Christians and young preacher boys. Then those corrupt seminary and Bible college graduates play the part. They go back to their churches or similar churches, a part of that denomination, only to pervert the gospel, introduce corrupt Bibles, turn church services into empty rock concerts with no legitimate Bible teaching. Men and women go to church to hook a spouse. But then, after the marriage, they began to show their true colors and destroy families, exposing the fact they had a wicked mind and took those wedding vows on false pretense. 2 Corinthians 11, 14, and 15, Paul warned, and no marvel, for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore, it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness, whose end shall be according to their works. What can we do? Make sure our own hearts are right before God. Guard our hearts and stay the course. Be warned, as 1 Peter 5.8 says, be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary, the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour. And then 1 Peter 5.9 says, whom resist. steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. It's going on everywhere. It has for 2,000 years of church history.