Amos And Social Justice Part 1

Written by Rev. Saundra L. Washington


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The effect of this degenerating influence upon Hebrew society began to be felt inrepparttar corruption of justice, in willful and luxurious living ofrepparttar 126448 upper classes, and inrepparttar 126449 general decay of social unity. The wealthy exhibited no responsibility towardsrepparttar 126450 poor, and instead of relieving their economic distress,repparttar 126451 rich seemed hell-bent upon depriving their less fortunate counterparts of all their property. Within a short period of time,repparttar 126452 nation whose strength had subsisted inrepparttar 126453 mass of its independent citizens was divided intorepparttar 126454 dissolute rich andrepparttar 126455 oppressed poor. In just a few short yearsrepparttar 126456 poor had been reduced further torepparttar 126457 level of serfs, and when circumstances dictated, they were frequently sold into bondage by their masters for trivial considerations. The virtual disappearance ofrepparttar 126458 middle class marked a turning point inrepparttar 126459 stability of Israel’s life.

The impending downfall and utter collapse ofrepparttar 126460 Northern Kingdom isrepparttar 126461 predominant theme ofrepparttar 126462 book of Amos. The basis for his prophecy isrepparttar 126463 injustice and immorality expressed inrepparttar 126464 political, economic, and religious life ofrepparttar 126465 nation. It was Amos’ conviction that Yahweh is a God of justice and His power overrepparttar 126466 nations ofrepparttar 126467 earth is evidenced byrepparttar 126468 fact that transgression ofrepparttar 126469 principles of justice and social righteousness will inevitably be followed by utter ruin and decay.

Rev. Saundra L. Washington, is an ordained clergywoman, social worker, and Founder of AMEN Ministries. She is also the author of two coffee table books: Room Beneath the Snow, Poems that Preach and Negative Disturbances, Homilies that Teach. To learn more about the author and AMEN Ministries please visit her site at http://www.clergyservices4u.org.


His Hand is Moved by Faith

Written by Daniel N. Brown


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These are some serious things to consider. It’s easy to just say whatever you think God wants to hear, but He is not fooled by words. He knowsrepparttar heart.

If you come to God, you must believe that He is God Almighty! And He rewards those who diligently seek Him. Have faith in Him! Psalm 62:5 says, “My expectation is inrepparttar 126447 Lord.”

We must be likerepparttar 126448 woman who begged Jesus to deliver her daughter in Matthew 15. She said, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David” (She knew who He was and she was diligently seeking Him!) Jesus said to her, “Great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire” (Matthew 15:28).

The past does not have to equalrepparttar 126449 future. No matter how many disappointments you may have faced, He is still God and He loves you. He wants to perform miracles in your life but you must trust Him. His hand is moved by faith.

Daniel N. Brown is the publisher of the "Living the Abundant and Prosperous Christian Life" Newsletter. A free weekly publication that teaches how to live the abundant and prosperous Christian life. Receieve a free copy of Dan's 14 page report entitled, "5 Biblical Keys to Outrageous Prosperity," when you sign up.


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