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what is the relationship between this vision of justice and the laws given in deuteronomy?

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Amos 5:24

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

Amos was an 8th-century BCE prophet from Judah, speaking to the Northern Kingdom of Israel. He delivered stern warnings about social injustice, religious hypocrisy, and the coming judgment, often contrasting Israel's outward religious practice with its internal moral decay.

What does it mean for justice to flow continuously in your community, rather than being an occasional event?

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  • Deuteronomy 16:18-20

    This passage establishes laws for judges and insists on pursuing justice without bias.

  • Micah 6:8

    This verse summarizes what God requires: doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly.

  • Isaiah 1:16-17

    The prophet calls for people to learn to do good, seek justice, and defend the oppressed.

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