Were Bible times so different from today? Here’s one way to check. Read today’s newspaper, then read Amos 2:6–8. Were the events of Amos’ day anything like the events recorded in today’s news?
Every generation thinks things are different for them. It’s true that your world is different from the world in which your parents grew up. But one thing never changes—the fact that you have a choice to make. You can choose to live God’s way, even though it may be hard sometimes. Or you can choose to be greedy and sinful, to hurt rather than help others. Remember, God loves you—and that will never change.
Amos
Tired of It?
Amos warned that any society that isn’t fair to poor people will be judged. We should be generous and fight for justice for the poor.