Question 21
True Religion and Social JusticeGod spoke through Amos that He would punish Israel for the following sins except that they
- A.sold the righteous for silver.
- B.sold the needy for a pair of shoes.
- C.trampled the head of the poor into the dust.
- D.pursued their brothers with the swords.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (pursued their brothers with the swords.)
Explanation
Pursuing his brother with the sword was Edom's sin (Amos 1:11); the others were Israel's (Amos 2:6-7).