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Righteous Mourning over Evil

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News about the assassination of Charlie Kirk recently have fostered numerous responses of anger, confusion, and surprisingly even celebration by those who would reveal the evil in their own hearts. Whether or not one agrees with someone’s opinions and expressions, murder should never be a response and certainly should never be celebrated. The Prophet Amos spoke to the people of Israel in vivid visions and warnings, perhaps nowhere less than Amos 8. The Prophet begins the chapter by referencing visions of summer fruit (v. 2).[1] Through the prophet, God charges Israel with social injustice, commercial dishonesty, and indifference to holy days. Here, a sharp warning is given to God’s people regarding injustice, for God is just so anything that does not exhibit his own heart is evil.



[1] The Hebrew words for “summer fruit” and “end” are similar and skillfully brought together (v. 2) for effect (i.e., the end has come for Israel).

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News about the assassination of Charlie Kirk recently have fostered numerous responses of anger, confusion, and surprisingly even celebration by those who would reveal the evil in their own hearts. Whether or not one agrees with someone’s opinions and expressions, murder should never be a response and certainly should never be celebrated. The Prophet Amos spoke to the people of Israel in vivid visions and warnings, perhaps nowhere less than Amos 8. The Prophet begins the chapter by referencing visions of summer fruit (v. 2).[1] Through the prophet, God charges Israel with social injustice, commercial dishonesty, and indifference to holy days. Here, a sharp warning is given to God’s people regarding injustice, for God is just so anything that does not exhibit his own heart is evil.



[1] The Hebrew words for “summer fruit” and “end” are similar and skillfully brought together (v. 2) for effect (i.e., the end has come for Israel).

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305 episodes

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