Wicked Temple Worship

Isaiah prophesies about the return of Israel after exile. But as he does so he indicts the unbelieving Jews for their idolatrous temple worship. They did not view the temple as a representation of God's dwelling, but worshipped it as God. God is not contained by any house made with hands. Worship must also be done in obedience rather than viewing the actual rituals as a means to obtain favor. True worshippers recognize their inadequacy to worship and rely on God rather than sacrifices.