Amos 5-6: Let Justice Roll Like a River

God continues to tell the people of Israel, through the prophet, Amos, that he sees through all of their pretentiousness and falsehoods.  He sees more than the noble, devoted, side they present to their fellow worshippers in the temple.
 "I hate, I despise your religious feasts;
       I cannot stand your assemblies.
   Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings,
       I will not accept them.
       Though you bring choice fellowship offerings, 
       I will have no regard for them.
   Away with the noise of your songs!
       I will not listen to the music of your harps.
   But let justice roll on like a river,
       righteousness like a never-failing stream!  - Amos 5:21-24

God doesn't care how many fellowship dinners they hold, how big the tithes and offerings are, how loud the singing is, or how many instruments there are in the praise band.  He is looking for justice and righteousness. 
 You lie on beds inlaid with ivory
       and lounge on your couches.
       You dine on choice lambs
       and fattened calves.
  You strum away on your harps like David
       and improvise on musical instruments.
  You drink wine by the bowlful
       and use the finest lotions,
       but you do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph.
  Therefore you will be among the first to go into exile;
       your feasting and lounging will end.
  The Sovereign LORD has sworn by himself—the LORD God Almighty declares:
       "I abhor the pride of Jacob - Amos 6:4-8 NIV

As opposed to pride and self-congratulation, God is looking for righteousness and justice.  Righteousness and justice will fall on Israel, but they won't like the results.