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This week we’re reading Amos 1:1-2 and 5:7-15, 21-24, where we hear the eighth-century prophet Amos critiquing the wealthy elite of ancient Israel for their mistreatment of the poor. We hear the voice of God roaring from Zion, rejecting the worship of the elites and declaring that justice is the precondition for an authentic relationship with God. We struggle with the idea that the wise should keep silent in evil times but ultimately conclude that God is directing us away from public speeches and toward local acts of mercy, seeking the good and establishing justice in the places where we have influence. With the blessing of God, these small acts of righteousness become a mighty stream rolling down like waters all around.
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This week we’re reading Amos 1:1-2 and 5:7-15, 21-24, where we hear the eighth-century prophet Amos critiquing the wealthy elite of ancient Israel for their mistreatment of the poor. We hear the voice of God roaring from Zion, rejecting the worship of the elites and declaring that justice is the precondition for an authentic relationship with God. We struggle with the idea that the wise should keep silent in evil times but ultimately conclude that God is directing us away from public speeches and toward local acts of mercy, seeking the good and establishing justice in the places where we have influence. With the blessing of God, these small acts of righteousness become a mighty stream rolling down like waters all around.

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