Question 15
True Religion and Social Justice"Thus says the LORD For three transgressions of Israel and for four, I will not revoke the punishment....." In the latter part of this prophecy, Amos condemned Israel for
- A.not remembering the covenant of brotherhood
- B.fighting and destroying Gilead
- C.completely neglecting social justice
- D.rejecting the laws and statutes of the LORD.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (completely neglecting social justice)
Explanation
In Amos 2:6–8 Israel is condemned for selling the righteous for silver, trampling the poor and denying justice to the afflicted, which is neglect of social justice.