Amos 5:15 · KJV
"Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph."
King James Version
What does Amos 5:15 mean? →Passage Context
Devotional Reflection
Quite a few people say that God is on their side. The real question is whether or not we are on God's side. That's more about what we look for and do than what we say and think. God wants to be with us, but He won't change who He is to give us cheap grace that doesn't require us to be like Him. He doesn't want people who say they are Christians but don't act like it.
Prayer
God, Most Holy. I cannot comprehend Your holiness and righteousness. I am aware that despite my best efforts, achieving them will be in vain. However, I yearn to resemble You more in every way, dear Father, than is humanly possible. As I seek after You and Your character in my life, please let me know that You are with me. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Along with teaching our children not to hate others, we also need to instill in them a strong dislike of injustice, wickedness, bigotry, and the mistreatment of the vulnerable. God mandates that justice be administered evenly for both the wealthy and the destitute, natives and foreigners, Amos reminded Israel. Despite their seeming wealth and power in Amos's day, their continuous rejection of God's plan in these areas brought catastrophe upon their land.
Prayer
God, I know You are enraged by the unfairness in so many places and the racial intolerance that is inflaming our planet. Make Your people, Your Church, a place of hope, racial reconciliation, equity, compassion, and love. Please start creating this better world in my heart and with my hands. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Quite a few people say that God is on their side. The real question is whether or not we are on God's side. That's more about what we look for and do than what we say and think. God wants to be with us, but He won't change who He is to give us cheap grace that doesn't require us to be like Him. He doesn't want people who say they are Christians but don't act like it.
Prayer
God Most Holy, I can't understand how righteous and holy You are. I know that no matter how hard I try, I won't be able to fully grasp it. Still, dear Father, I wish I could be more like You in every way possible. As I seek You and Your character in my life, let me know that You are with me. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
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