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the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.
According to this section, the wrong worship of the people can be seen as a lack of public law and justice. 'Judgment' and 'righteousness' also refer to God's judgment (Isaiah 10:22), but Amos saw them as principles to be implemented in human society (vv. 7,15; 6:12). In other
We are apt to rejoice at the tribulations of our enemies, but this is forbidden here. If anyone has done us evil, or if we harbor enmity against them simply because they block the sunlight and hinder the way, no harm (if they fall) or danger (their fall) When this happens, it is
Realization of God's righteous retribution can be given through prayer, so the prophet suddenly stops prophesying and inserts prayer. Here, the attitude of prayer of the saints who seek God's help is well shown. (1) We must humbly admit that we have done nothing to ourselves and
The expression of categorical denial called 'Nay' (uki) denies the Jewish stereotype, that is, the religious prejudice that disasters or unfortunate events are the results of sin. And the main text points out the fact that the person who was killed by Pilate and those who tried
"To speak evil of no man,"; Christians are to refrain from 'slandering and slandering' (1 Timothy 6:4; 1 Peter 2:23), even against those in power, their neighbors, or even those who harm them (1 Timothy 6:4; 1 Peter 2:23). It requires more active obedience to the gospel.
The public ordinances, or rather the longing to enjoy God in them again (v. 2). It was an earnest desire. Body, soul, and spirit consented to it. He did not feel a single thought to the contrary arise. It was an intense desire. It was like the longing of one who is steeped
We must be careful in choosing "the treasures we have hoarded." Everyone has “treasures” and a share, and they put their heart into this and depend on it for the future. It is “a good thing,” emphasizes Solomon (Ecclesiastes 2:3). This word originally meant a place where
God's wisdom gives humans a good heart (v. 13). Because the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (1:7; 9:10), this phrase clearly states that the most opposite and consequential element of wisdom is 'evil'. True religion exists in "The fear of the LORD". This is
Some will object, citing the many disappointments encountered in the practice of charity. They were accused of being arrogant or Pharisaical for doing almsgiving. They have little to give and will be looked down upon if they cannot give to others. They are the ones who might be
It is God's will not to tell us the day and hour of His Second Coming, so we should not try to know it. In Acts 1:7, the Lord said, “And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.” he said. "But of that day