Amo 5:21 | MHM | STEP | Hypocritical Services Rejected; Threatenings against Israel This passage shows that God does not accept outward acts of worship when people continue to live in sin. God wants true devotion and justice, not just religious ceremonies. If people ignore God’s commands and follow idols, their sacrifices and songs mean nothing to him. God warns that judgment will come if they do not change their ways. v. 21 : God says he hates and despises their feast-days and religious gatherings. Even though the people hold special days and assemblies to worship, God sees their hearts are not right. Their celebrations are not pleasing to him because they are only pretending to honor him while still living in sin.

‏ Amos 5:21

Hypocritical Services Rejected; Threatenings against Israel

This passage shows that God does not accept outward acts of worship when people continue to live in sin. God wants true devotion and justice, not just religious ceremonies. If people ignore God’s commands and follow idols, their sacrifices and songs mean nothing to him. God warns that judgment will come if they do not change their ways.

v. 21: God says he hates and despises their feast-days and religious gatherings. Even though the people hold special days and assemblies to worship, God sees their hearts are not right. Their celebrations are not pleasing to him because they are only pretending to honor him while still living in sin.