Amos 3-5
Let us focus in on the last few verses of Amos chapter 5. The people of Israel had gotten good at religion. They did their festivals, days of silence, and their offerings, but it meant nothing to God because their lives did not match up. In chapter 5 verse 24 God says that he wants to see a "mighty flood of justice, an endless river of righteous living." God still wants to see that today. How pleased is God with your worship? Is he pleased or is it simply religious practice that has no effect on you the rest of the week. It would be interesting to read the commentary God has on each one of our lives.
Tomorrow's reading: Amos 6-7
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- Jeff Dowdy is the Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Swannanoa, NC. He graduated from Houston Baptist University with a B.S. in Christianity and Speech Communications. He also earned his Masters of Divinity with Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2002. In December 2008, He earned his Doctor of Ministry in Leadership and Administration from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Jeff has been married for 14 years to Melody and has two children. He likes to play golf and race triathlons.
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