Question 11
True Religion and Social JusticeAmos condemned the people of Israel for all the following sins except their
- A.selling the righteous for silver
- B.trampling upon the head of the poor
- C.upholding the way of the afflicted
- D.laying themselves down beside every altar, upon garments taken in pledge.
- E.drinking in the house of their God, the wine of those who have been fined
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (upholding the way of the afflicted)
Explanation
Amos said they "turn aside the way of the afflicted" (Amos 2:7), so upholding it is not one of their sins.