From God’s standpoint one’s relationship with one’s fellowman is a definite, important part of true worship. Animal sacrifices, even to the point of “thousands of rams,” were meaningless to God if those offering them up did not treat their fellowman properly. (Mic. 6:6-8) “For he who does not love his brother, whom he has seen,” writes the apostle John, “cannot be loving God, whom he has not seen.”​—1 John 4:20.

Acceptable worship must include proper treatment of one’s fellowman. The apostle Paul counsels fellow believers: “Make this your decision, not to put before a brother a stumbling block or a cause for tripping.” (Rom. 14:13) If such a stumbling block should arise, the Christian must recall Jesus’ words and “be about settling matters quickly.” (Matt. 5:25) “For in loving-kindness I have taken delight,” says Jehovah, “and not in sacrifice.”​—Hos. 6:6.