[:en]SCRIPTURE: AMOS 2
“But you made the Nazirites drink wine and commanded the prophets not to prophesy. Now then, I will crush you as a cart crushes when loaded with grain” (Amos 2:12-13)
“The swift will not escape, the strong will not muster their strength, and the warrior will not save his life. The archer will not stand his ground, the fleet footed soldier will not get away, and the horseman will not save his life. Even the bravest warriors will flee naked on that day” declares the Lord” (Amos 2:13-16)
JUDGMENT ON ISRAEL
Judah rejected the law of the Lord and did not kept His decrees. He were led astray by false gods. God will send fire iupon Judah and consume the fortresses of Jerusalem.
SINS OF ISRAEL:
- They were wicked and unjust (v. 6)
- They were greedy and oppressive (v. 7a)
- They committed sexual sins and profane the holy place (v. 7b)
- They took pledge and used it as their own (v. 8)
- They made the Nazirites drink wine and commanded the prophets not to prophesy (v. 12)
GOD’S JUDGMENT ON ISRAEL:
- They will be crushed (v. 13)
- The swift can not escape and the strong will become weak and the warrior will not save his life (v. 14)
- The archer will not stand his ground, the fleet-footed soldier will not get away and the horseman will not save his life (v. 15)
- The bravest warrior will flee naked (v. 16)
LESSON:
Being the chosen people of God, Israel and Judah had more privileges. But privilege brings responsibility and responsibility demands accountability.
As children of God, we have the privilege to enjoy eternal life. However, this privilege implies the responsibility to obey His commands and walk in His way. One day, we will be accountable for the sins we have committed. May His judgment serve as a warning to us.[:]