Symbolism can be superficial, which is not pleasing to God.

Hosea 6:4. O Ephraim, what will I do to you? O Judah, what will I do to you? For your goodness is like a morning cloud and as the early dew it goes away. 5. Therefore I have hewn them by the prophets. I have slain them by the words of My mouth (Ephesians 6:17) and your judgments are like the light that goes forth. 6. For I desire loving kindness and not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.