Episode 91: The Heart of the People

For those of us in the "first world", and specifically in the United States, even the poorest among us live a life of luxury as compared to most other people in most countries around the world. With prosperity comes comfort, with comfort comes pride, with pride comes destruction. Contrary to many "preachers" of today, prosperity isn't promised by God, and isn't always (and maybe is rarely) a blessing.

At the time of the Prophet Amos, the kingdom of Israel was split into two. The northern kingdom enjoyed wealth and prosperity, while Amos and the southern kingdom in general did not. Unfortunately the northern kingdom had become prideful, and sinful in their prosperity. Amos was one messenger from God, sent with a message.

What about us? Surely we would never follow the same path that Amos was sent to speak against. Join Pastor Jason as he speaks to who we are in a life of prosperity. Do we take credit for our wealth, power, and status, or do we recognize that God is the owner of all, and all we have are blessings that have been mercifully granted to us by God?

 

Rev. Jason Robbins

Highlawn Baptist Church (www.HighlawnBaptistChurch.org)

 

Today's Scriptures (NIV Presented):

Amos 2:6-16

James 1:22-27

 

Morning Service August 30, 2020

 

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