Amos - part 12

Sep 14, 2023    John Andrews

AMOS - RECKLESS IMAGININGS

Chapter 6 Part 2

 Amos 6:4-14

Reckless imaginings are the constructs of God we create for ourselves that coincide with what we want Him to be, or not to be, or even enable us to deny His existence


WOE TO YOU

What is the sin that categorizes the reason for this woe?

 

Self-Indulgence!

How would you define self-indulgence?

Abandoning oneself to desires, passions, whims, etc., without restraint

 

Identify the two specific sins of V. 4

Laziness and gluttony


Principles for Life From Amos 6

VV. 1-3: We should never be content with where we are spiritually – Complacency, At ease in Zion

VV. 4-6: The welfare of others has to take priority over self-indulgence

VV. 7-10: We should covet peace with God on His terms

VV. 11-14: Moral principles must rule our lives and thinking