1. Amos 5:18–6:14 (ESV)
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Key themes for Amos 5:18–6:14

Amos 5:18–6:14 (ESV)

18 Woe to you who desire the day of the LORD! Why would you have the day of the LORD? It is darkness, and not light,

  • Misplaced confidence in ritual

  • Misplaced confidence results in pride

  • Misplaced confidence results in selfishness

  • The Lord hates the proud; they will be destroyed on the day of the Lord

  • The Lord weeps over his people

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