I WILL NOT RELENT
Passage: Amos 2:1~16
Keyverse: 6
1. Moab and Judah (1-5)
The LORD spoke judgment against Moab for desecrating the body of
the king of Edom. Her cities would be consumed by war and her ruler destroyed.
Unlike her Gentile neighbors, Judah had God's law and decrees. But she rejected
them for idols and for this God would consume her in wars.
2. The sins of Israel (6-16)
After speaking the LORD's judgment against Israel's neighbors,
Amos turned his attention on Israel. The wealthy of Israel enslaved the poor
over debts worth no more than a pair of sandals. They humiliated and exploited
the poor by not returning garments taken in pledge. They denied justice to the
poor. Sexual immorality profaned God's name. God had shown his power and love
for his people by destroying their enemies, bringing them up out of Egypt and
sending them prophets. Israel had no excuse for her evil deeds. God would crush
them.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for saving me from sin and giving your word
to me. Help me to be compassionate and just, especially to the poor.
One Word: Compassion to the poor in our midst
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