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What does being just and righteous mean and how can we take these values and apply them? Let's see what Amos has to say about it.
The modern church in the West has relinquished its place to being a pebble in the shoe of extreme liberalism or a pawn in the chess game of extreme conservatism. We are more than pebbles or pawns- we are citizens of heaven meant to be a prophetic people who speak to, against, and for the people and issues that represent God’s mercy and justice.
Sin influences society. Every culture (nation) is guilty of collective sins which impede God's true justice and righteousness from shining through - sins like pride, conceit, and contempt. Jesus shows us a way to counteract these sins by being sensitive to the silent cry of those around us and by ministering to people in their need - we are ultimately ministering to Him.
God is not looking for lip service, or automatic polite, or even entertainment-based worship. He is looking for worship from the heart that is in spirit and truth, devoid of meaningless rituals, heartless endeavors, and lack of a true outlet for change. He wants overflow worship that touches His heart and changes the world around us.
God is the very heart and enforcer of morality. We cannot toy or play with God, especially when He is trying to get our attention to turn from our bad ways and turn to Him, as well as turn to help our fellow man. It's not too late to turn and do what is right, and it's not too late to share Jesus with those around us.
