Amos presents a striking metaphor to illustrate the foolishness and consequences of Israel's actions. By asking rhetorical questions about horses running on rocky crags and oxen plowing the sea, Amos highlights the absurdity of Israel's behavior. These images suggest actions that are not only impractical but also damaging. In the same way, Israel's leaders have distorted justice and righteousness, turning them into tools of harm rather than healing. Justice, which should be life-giving and fair, has become poisonous, and righteousness, which should produce goodness, has turned bitter. This verse calls us to examine our own lives and communities, urging us to ensure that our pursuit of justice and righteousness is genuine and aligned with God's will. It reminds us that when we misuse these divine principles, we create chaos and suffering, both for ourselves and others. The challenge is to restore these values to their rightful place, fostering a society that reflects God's love and fairness.
Do horses run on the rocky crags? Does one plow the sea with oxen? But you have turned justice into poison and the fruit of righteousness into bitterness—
Amos 6:12
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