Amos 5:1-27
One ten of the army of Israel went out will left. -- Higher view
Seek me and live; the Lord says to the house of Israel.
For I know how many are your offenses and how great your sins.
Therefore the prudent man keeps quiet in such times, for the times are evil.
Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is. --Spot point
The Day of the Lord is coming. The people of Amos's day used this expression to describe a time when God would act for them against their enemies. They looked forward to it. Shockingly, Amos says that on that day God will act against them because of their wickedness.
God doesn't like sacrifice but let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream! -- mediation point
Why?
This means, not yet more sacrifices at the nation's corrupt sanctuaries, but reformed living - a return to God's standards of justice and right conduct in public as well as private life.
Take care the needed person, give them food and clothes, visit the man in disease and in prison.
How?
Generous and tenderness to treat needy and poor men.
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