Obey God and Run From Evil

 Scripture:

'Do what is good and run from evil so that you may live! Then the Lord God of Heaven’s Armies will be your helper, just as you have claimed. ' Amos 5:14

Observation:

Amos is prophesying destruction for Israel because they have walked away from the Lord their God. They were living in luxury while far from God and acting like God didn't exist. The Lord speaks through Amos and tells them to do what is good and run from evil so they can live and have God as their helper. Doing good and running from evil brings life and help from God.

Application:

We must learn to love what God loves and hate what God hates. It should come naturally because of our new nature, but it is usually a fight with our old man to live more and more like Christ. We should ask ourselves if we are doing what is good and running from what is evil. This is a simple statement, but with profound depth. We always told our children that obedience brings blessing. When we obey God and do what He says, we will live blessed lives. Loving what God loves and running from what He hates is simple obedience. When we do it, we are told we will live and have God as our helper.

Prayer:

Father, I want to live a life that pleases and honors You. You are my everything! Help me to love what You love and hate what You hate. Show me each day how to live a life that pleases You and causes Your blessing to flow in my life. Purify my heart and let You Spirit work strongly in and through me.

Yours Forever,

Jeff