It’s like a bucket of freezing water that hits you in the face on a cold day. The words of the prophet Amos are not for the faint of heart. They echo clearly and loudly with deep passion and conviction. The spiritual status quo will not work. The time for playing religious games is over. Sin is called sin. Judgment is imminent. It’s time for a change. Listening and responding to the prophet’s call is the first step toward spiritual health and wholeness.