Today is Friday, December 16th, 2016; Karen's Korner #3460

This morning I was reading a handful of verses in Amos (Who reads Amos?). It is God talking to His People.

Here's only one verse, plus commentary, which fits with our Christmas gift giving season and caring for others.

"I want to see a mighty flood of justice---a torrent of doing good."

~ Amos 5:24 LAB

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Bible Commentary: "Here are common excuses for not helping the poor (I can say I have thought of several of these myself at times!):

1) They don't deserve help. They got themselves into poverty, let them get themselves out;

2) God's call to help the poor applies to another time;

3) We don't have any people like this;

4) I have my own needs;

5) Any money I give will be wasted, stolen, or spent on other things. The poor will never see it;

6) I may become a victim myself;

7) I don't know where to start, and I don't have time;

8) My little bit won't make any difference.

"Instead of making lame excuses, ask what can be done to help the poor. Does your church have programs that help the needy? Could you volunteer to work with a community group that fights poverty? As one individual, you may not be able to accomplish much, but join up with similarly motivated people and watch mountains begin to move."

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