As God reminds the Israelites throughout the Old Testament, it's not the acts of worship He's after, but the hearts of children who adore their Father and want to be with Him.
What Bible is this author reading? Throughout the Old Testament God is slaughtering and Smoteing non-believers.
RE: Throughout the Old Testament God is slaughtering and Smoteing non-believers.
Did he smite non-believers for not believing in Him, or for their wicked deeds?