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God Rejects Empty Rituals
All commentators agree that God rejects religious offerings, no matter how elaborate or costly, when they are not accompanied by a righteous life and a repentant heart. As Charles Spurgeon states, "When the moral conduct of the offerer is wrong, the Lord will not accept his offering." God desires a relationship of faith and obedience, not just the performance of ceremonies.
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Amos
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Charles Ellicott
On Amos 5:21–22
19th Century
Bishop
These verses closely resemble the condemnation that Isaiah pronounces (Amos 1:10–15) upon mere ritual, however meticulous, and mere pro…
Charles Spurgeon
On Amos 5:20–22
19th Century
Preacher
See how God speaks about public worship and formal sacrifices when the heart is not right with him. When the moral conduct of the offerer is wrong,…
John Calvin
On Amos 5:21–23
16th Century
Theologian
Here the Prophet, anticipating an objection, shows that the Israelites deceived themselves, because they believed that God was pacified by their sa…
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John Gill
On Amos 5:22
17th Century
Pastor
Though you offer me burnt offerings, and your meat offerings, I
will not accept [them]
Matthew Henry
On Amos 5:18–27
17th Century
Minister
Woe to those who desire the day of the Lord's judgments, who wish for times of war and confusion���like some who long for changes, hoping to rise o…