(Part Two-a) Liturgy does not mean people-focused nor that the people decide on what is appropriate in the liturgy.  It is the public worship of God - the work of the people - which is consistent with the meaning of the word.—Lumen Gentleman
“The Lord said to him in reply, “Hypocrites!” (pace Lumen Gentleman) “Does not each one of you on the sabbath [sic] untie his ox or his ass from the manger and lead it out for watering?”

Our allegiance is to Jesus, and we need to expect our leaders to be preaching and following that message as well.—Pat Periello
“Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ” (Ephesians 4:32).