The Whole Counsel With Pastor Thom9 Maalis

Compassion and Living As An Example of Christ - Amos 3

Amos shows us something that most people would rather avoid. It is uncomfortable. It interrupts routines. It challenges assumptions about what faith looks like in ordinary life. It is the overlooking of the afflicted and poor and the responsibility of those who know God when they encounter it.

We live in a world that is both connected and distracted. We can see suffering across the globe in seconds, yet we can scroll past it just as quickly. We know about hunger, poverty, loneliness, anxiety, depression and worry. At the same time, we are busy with work schedules, family needs, financial pressure, health concerns, and exhaustion. It is easy to say, “I care,” while quietly doing nothing but the just the common “I’ll pray for you” comment.

The prophet Amos was sent into a situation that sounds familiar. Remember, Israel was doing well by outward standards. The economy was strong. Cities were growing. Religious life was active. Worship services were still happening. Songs were still being sung. Offerings were still being given. From the outside, it looked like a nation under blessing.

But God saw something different. He saw a nation growing comfortable while the poor were being crushed. He saw people who spoke His name but did not reflect His heart. He saw worship that sounded right but lives that were wrong.

And God sent Amos to speak when everyone else preferred silence.

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