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how do later prophets expand on the idea of God's justice for the vulnerable?

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Amos 5:24

But let justice roll on like rivers, and righteousness like a perennial stream.

The prophet Amos, writing in the 8th century BCE, delivered stern messages to the Northern Kingdom of Israel. He spoke out against their religious rituals that were not matched by ethical living, particularly their exploitation of the poor and vulnerable.

What systems or practices in our communities today prevent justice and righteousness from flowing freely?

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  • Isaiah 1:17

    This verse also calls for seeking justice, correcting oppression, and defending the vulnerable.

  • Micah 6:8

    This prophet summarizes what God requires: to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly.

  • Psalm 82:3-4

    This psalm explicitly commands judges to defend the poor and fatherless, and to deliver the needy.

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