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We have archaeological evidence from kingdoms such as Assyria and Babylon, that show that the phenomenon of prophecy existed all around the area. The big difference was that the Assyrian and Babylonian prophets were \u201cyes-men.\u201d They would give legitimacy to the actions of the kings who hired them. We have very little evidence of those prophets talking against the establishment. The prophets of the bible are different in that their main purpose is to raise their voices against the establishment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Amos, like many other prophets, was a rebel against the system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chapter 5 is a good example of this, not just because Amos warns the leaders of the kingdom of Israel that they are committing social crimes, but also because Amos speaks against the foundations of the religious life. In the name of God, Amos asks the people to stop gathering for festivals: \u201cI loathe, I spurn your festivals, I am not appeased by your solemn assemblies\u201d (v. 21); He asks them to stop bringing sacrifices: \u201cIf you offer Me burnt offerings\u2014or your meal offerings\u2014 I will not accept them; I will pay no heed To your gifts of fatlings\u201d (v. 22); And to stop the service of the Levites in the temples: \u201cSpare Me the sound of your hymns, And let Me not hear the music of your lutes\u201d (v. 23).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Amos concludes this part with these beautiful words: \u201cBut let justice well up like water, Righteousness like an unfailing stream\u201d (v. 24).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

His message: Justice is of higher importance than religious acts. The people of Israel got it all wrong. The foundation of the Israelite society is justice and righteousness, not sacrifice and prayer. It seems that he is saying that it is not about what is legal or required by law, but about what is right.<\/span><\/p>\n

And how relevant this message is today!<\/span><\/p>\n

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