‘… I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they sold the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of shoes.’ Amos 2:6
Interesting that while the Lord brought judgement upon nation after nation in (ch. 1), who did wrong to Judah and Israel, the Lord eventually looked upon them as well. Israel and Judah had their own sins. They had become trapped in their religion of self-righteousness and not humble in the righteousness of Jesus. They looked at what they did, and not what the Lord had done for them. Israel observed religious rituals. They gave extra tithes, went to worship, and offered sacrifices. But they were selfish, greedy and unjust. They sold the righteous man and his cause for silver/wealth, and the poor for personal gain.
We must be sure not to neglect the needs of others while we faithfully attend church and fulfill our religious obligations. It doesn’t matter much what we give religiously if you’re given it with the wrong heart and motive, as to buy favor or approval from God. Our religious servitude in rituals and giving don’t mask our selfishness, greed, and ill motives. The Lord warned the church of Laodicea (Rev 3:14) ‘I know thy works…’ They were blinded in their abundance and selfish desires. This is why they’re seen as the (last days church)! Play religious, and you’re playing with spiritual fire. Don’t let what we do be more important than what the Father call us to do.
What we gain is only good for us when it’s given of God, and not gathered by our greed… HSAY
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