Good afternoon, everyone!
Today I read Amos 1-5.
Today's reading is set during the days of Uzziah, king of Judah, and Jeroboam, king of Israel. If you don't remember them, we learned about them in the books of the kings and the chronicles of the kings.
Today's reading is about God's judgment. If you remember anything from our readings in the Chronicles, you'll know that pretty much all of the kings were wicked. Not just from the surrounding kingdoms either, but also in Israel and Judah.
So, God promises judgment. But if His people will repent and return to Him, He will forgive them.
Forgiveness is a big theme throughout the Bible, because God is very merciful.
Amos :14 - Seek good and not evil, that you may live; And thus may the LORD God of hosts be with you, just as you have said!
Seek good and not evil.
Well, how do we know?
First of all, the Bible tells us what is good. God is good. His laws are good. Even the ones we don't understand.
Also, our own conscience will tell us when we do something wrong. Even when we don't acknowledge it, it still tells us.
So, let's all strive to seek good rather than evil. Don't worry about being perfect though. We're human, and we can't be perfect. We still have to try our best though, just like always.
I hope you'll join me tomorrow when I read Amos 6-9.
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