Day 1 · Woe to Those at Ease in Zion
Amos 6:1–7
1Woe to those at ease in Zion and those secure on Mount Samaria, the distinguished ones of the foremost nation, to whom the house of Israel comes. 2Cross over to Calneh and see; go from there to the great Hamath; then go down to Gath of the Philistines. Are you better than these kingdoms? Is their territory larger than yours? 3You dismiss the day of calamity and bring near a reign of violence. 4You lie on beds inlaid with ivory, and lounge upon your couches. You dine on lambs from the flock and calves from the stall. 5You improvise songs on the harp like David and invent your own musical instruments. 6You drink wine by the bowlful and anoint yourselves with the finest oils, but you fail to grieve over the ruin of Joseph. 7Therefore, you will now go into exile as the first of the captives, and your feasting and lounging will come to an end.
Berean Standard Bible
Observe
What specific luxuries and comforts are described in verses 4–6, and what contrast does verse 6 make with how the leaders felt about 'the ruin of Joseph'?
Apply
Where might personal comfort or routine be distracting you from noticing and caring about the spiritual or physical needs of others this week?
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