In [Amos 5:21-24](http://www.biblestudytools.com/nrs/amos/passage.aspx?q=amos+5:21-24) God says:

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> I hate, I despise your festivals, and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies.
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> Even though you offer me your burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them;
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> and the offerings of well-being of your fatted animals I will not look upon.
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> Take away from me the noise of your songs; I will not listen to the melody of your harps.
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> But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
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But weren't those assemblies and festivals and offerings ordained by God in the first place? Is God creating new expectations for his people here?