Emphasis Preaching Journal
God spoke through Amos to...
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God spoke through Amos to remind the people of his nation that they had neglected to live out their faith. They were saying God was with them but, because they were seeking evil and not good, he was not. (v. 14) Life had become too easy for them. They were feasting, building mansions and huge vineyards. The easy life had enabled them to forget God. When they were living under more difficult circumstances, they were more zealous for God.