But let justice roll on like a river,
righteousness like a never-failing stream!
~Amos 5:24~
The context of this verse is God's revelation that he is angry with Israel because they offer sacrifices and celebrate festivals in a show of religion, but their hearts are far from him. They sing praise songs but they don't mean any of the words. God is sick of it. Their empty rituals and religious practices are disgusting to him as long as they continue to live selfishly. God wants them - and us! - to practice justice and mercy, love for others, genuine devotion to him and heart-felt obedience to his law. Are we going through the motions of attending church and acting religious - standing up on the cliffs and taking selfies to prove to everyone that we have been to Niagara Falls? Or are we in awe of the beauty and power of the mighty river that carves the landscape and provides for the needs of so many - truly worshiping God and aligning our hearts and lives with his Word?
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That's something we need to ask ourselves frequently. it's so easy to just follow the routines without thinking. We need to truly engage our hearts in worship.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate those searching questions!
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