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This sermon challenges us to evaluate the authenticity of our worship and to ensure our faith is reflected in our daily actions.
What a joy it is to gather together, as the family of God, to ponder the precious truths of His Word.
Our hearts are like parched soil, craving the life-giving rain of Scripture.
Today, we turn to the book of Amos, a book that may not be as familiar as Psalms or as comforting as the Gospel of John, but one that holds valuable lessons for us nonetheless.
The words of Amos, as he speaks for God, are a stark reminder of the importance of the condition of our hearts as we approach God in worship.
The people of Israel were going through the motions, offering sacrifices and singing songs, but their hearts were far from God.
God is not interested in mere ritual or religious activity.
He is interested in our hearts.
He wants us to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.
He wants us to approach Him with humility, honesty, and sincerity.
He wants us to worship Him in spirit and in truth.
As we continue to reflect on the words of Amos, we are drawn to the intensity of the prophet's message ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO