Why would Israel face God's judgement according to the teachings of Prophet Amos?

      

Give reasons why Israel would face God's judgments according to the teachings of prophet Amos.

  

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Maurice
(i) There was robbery with violence.

(ii) There was bribery and corruption in law courts.

(iii) Political leaders put their trust in alliances with other nations than in God.

(iv) They had pride caused by self-sense of security.

(v) They practiced idolatry which annoyed God.

(vi) They practiced insincere religion based on external observances at the expense of the inner piety.

(vii) Sexual immorality was rampant especially in the Temple.

(viii) The rich sold the poor into slavery.

(ix) The rich lived luxurious life at the expense of the poor.

(x) There was cheating in business where the poor were exploited.


maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 7, 2017 at 12:41


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