Crs 2010 JAMB Past Questions - Question 22: ... But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an overflowing stream. Amos statement above suggests that the society was terribly

Correct Answer

C

Explanation

Amos, the prophet of Godprophesied in Israel at a period of moral decay, soca. injustice and totalabandonment of worship of God for baal. Amoscameand condemned these, pronouncing gods judgment on Israel if shedid not repent. at the receiving end of injustice were the poor and down-troddenwho were oppress exploited and totally kept miserable. Coupled with ball, whoseworshipers almost sacked the worshippers almost sacked the worshippers of God. They should hate evil and lovegood. Justice should be establish in the gates. Righteousness should be allow to reign like an ever flowing stream Amos 5:1-24