When Amos addressed the people these were people who had plenty of 'religion'. They regularly went to the shrine for worship and expected God to fulfill all the expectations they had. Amos told them they were wrong, that God did not want sacrifice or singing, he wanted justice.
How are today's christians, who also expect that God will fulfill their expectations, any different from those misinformed people that Amos addressed?
2006-09-26 09:35:09 · 9 answers · asked by genaddt 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, I agree with you that there is indeed a parallel between the privileged and complacent people of today --and those of any historical period, actually, where a gap exists between haves and have nots and/or there is inadequate distribution of resources, goods, and services to some marginalized members of a group.
What few seem to realize is that more than anything, the Bible talks about money and social justice. Thank you for raising this point.
2006-09-26 11:14:20 · answer #1 · answered by Ponderingwisdom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You pose a wonderful question. Thank you.
The question you ask is one reason our Bible has included the OT prophets. The Word of God is imperishable.
The specific question of the difference between then and now is this:
Though we, like they, are wretched sinners, we have a Savior rather than a theocracy.
And just for the record, Amos was not a farmer. He was a shepherd and pincher of sycamore figs.
2006-09-26 16:41:35 · answer #2 · answered by Joe Cool 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, those who rejected God and expected him to be a Santa Claus are being described in the book of Amos.
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2006-09-26 16:39:41 · answer #3 · answered by Pashur 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much has changed over the centuries. As CS Lewis once said, "the biggest argument against Christianity is Christians". There are way too many people who "play" at religion. Its sad.
2006-09-26 16:38:32 · answer #4 · answered by Tim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most humans are like that in most societies in most periods of history.
2006-09-26 16:36:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have it wrong, God didnt want justice for them, he wanted obedience. It is better to obey than to sacrifice.
Same thing He wants today...obedience.
2006-09-26 16:37:10 · answer #6 · answered by NOIZE 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was thinking about that this afternoon, actually.
2006-09-26 16:36:32 · answer #7 · answered by BABY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh absolutly
2006-09-26 16:35:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion doesn't please God.
Living for Him does.
2006-09-26 16:38:09 · answer #9 · answered by robert p 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋