That we may buy the poor for silver, And the needy for a pair of shoes, And sell the sweepings with the wheat?'"
Merchandising was their priority, not worshipping. Profit was their god, and they willingly sacrificed more important things for it. People who focus intently on what they will do after worship is over do not engage in true worship or enter into the spirit of worship. [Note: Wolff, p. 326.] 