AMOS 5

SEEK GOOD + HATE EVIL  

God tells Israel that they are no longer an innocent, faithful nation. For every one-hundred men in Israel, only ten will remain steadfast. God continues to urge the Israelites to seek Him as the one true God instead of false idols. The Israelites who seek God, hate evil, and love good will live, but the rest will perish.

God previously instated ceremonial feasts and celebrations for the Israelites, but now they are meaningless because they are insincere and hypocritical. God foretells the Day of the Lord, when His justice and judgment will come upon Israel. Because of their rebellion, God warns Israel that they will be taken captive and exiled by the Assyrian empire.