From the Pulpit...

Amos' confrontation with Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, leaves no doubt in his mind about God's purpose in judging Israel. Israel's wealthy eagerly awaited the end of feasts and the Sabbath so they could continue exploiting the poor. But in the Day of judgement, not only would those celebrations be turned into mourning but there would be a famine of the words of the Lord-His truth would no longer be revealed through His prophets. Today, the Bible is available nearly everywhere, but deaf ears can still produce spiritual drought.