Question 42
True Religion and Social JusticeThe sin of Israel which profaned the name of the LORD in the time of Prophet Amos was
- A.trampling the head of the poor into the dust
- B.selling of strangers for silver and gold
- C.selling their children into slavery
- D.turning the house of the Lord to a market place.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (trampling the head of the poor into the dust)
Explanation
Amos 2:7 condemns those who trample the head of the poor into the dust, in the same verse that says God's holy name is profaned.