Amos 2:7 “They trample on the heads of the poor as upon the dust of the ground and deny justice to the oppressed”

In Amos 1 and 2, the prophet reads a list of charges against Israel and pronounces the sentence. The nations must face the wrath of Almighty God because of the sins such as killing babies, slave-trading, and perhaps surprisingly, ignoring the poor.

Ya see in the eyes of God, mistreating the poor and powerless is just as offensive as sexual immorality, idolatry, and murder.

During His short ministry on earth, Jesus repeatedly moved among society’s fringes, emphasizing His love for the weak and impoverished.

Over and over He commanded His followers to remember “the least of these”

Too often we focus so much on the obvious, sins of violence and immorality that we lose sight of an equally heartbreaking sin: such as hungry and abused people being ignored.

The church today needs to ask God to open it’s eyes to see the oppressed and the weak among you, and extend a compassionate hand to help.

Challenge for Today: Remember when you have ministered to the least of these you have ministered unto God!