Amos 6:4 · KJV
"That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall;"
King James Version
What does Amos 6:4 mean? →Passage Context
2Pass ye unto Calneh, and see; and from thence go ye to Hamath the great: then go down to Gath of the Philistines: be they better than these kingdoms? or their border greater than your border?
3Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
4That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall;
5That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;
6That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you balance comfort and compassion in your life?
2
What does a life of luxury mean for you in relation to others?
3
When have you felt guilty about your own comforts?
Life Application
compassion
Consider how your lifestyle impacts others and seek ways to help those in need. Find balance between enjoying comforts and serving others.
generosity
Look for opportunities to share your resources with those less fortunate and be mindful of the disparity in society.
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