Amos spoke out against the elite of his people. They considered themselves the best people of the first nation. They spent their time in idol pursuits, and luxurious living. Their pride kept them from even mentioning the name of the LORD. Their land had become a place of rocks, where the horses could not run, and the oxen could not plow – yet they refused to soften their hearts toward the LORD. They would be the first nation to go into exile.
LORD, forgive us for our pride. Draw us to yourself in humility because our lives depend on it.
Amos 6