Amos's message resonates deeply with today's issues of injustice and exploitation, echoing the concerns of Jesus's own ministry. Both figures called for radical accountability, urging their audiences to prioritize genuine compassion and justice over superficial religious practices. Amos's forthright condemnation of social inequities and his urgent calls for repentance serve as a powerful reminder of the need for societal and spiritual renewal. Similarly, Jesus's outreach to the marginalized and his parables, like that of the Sheep and the Goats, underscore the intrinsic link between our treatment of the vulnerable and our relationship with God. These teachings compel us to not only reflect on our personal and collective morals but to actively engage in rectifying the wrongs of our world. By heeding the messages of Amos and Jesus, we are encouraged to transform our understanding of divine justice into concrete actions that uphold the dignity and rights of all individuals, thus embodying the kingdom of God on Earth.
Today, we replay Episode 19, from November 2020, “Gratitude in a Crisis,” part of our series “10 Ways to Thrive in Hard Times.” We...
We begin our study of the book of Ezra by focusing on Ezra 10:4-5. Ezra was a priest and a scribe charged with helping...
King David writes in Psalm 144:9, “I will sing a new song to you, my God; on the ten-stringed lyre I will make music...