#soap # Amos 06 ## Title: Actions Not Intentions Create Direction ## Scripture: (Amos 6:3) “You refuse to believe a day of disaster will come, but you establish a reign of violence.” (NET) ## Observation: We all tend to judge others by their actions, but we judge ourselves by our intentions. We know what we “meant” to do, therefore we usually have more grace on ourselves. Amos is telling the people that their actions are bringing judgment closer. It does not matter if they choose not to focus on their sin, their sin is like a beacon waving in the judgment it has earned. This is a sober warning to us. We can push away the need to deal with the issues that dominate our heart, but it does not delay the consequences. It is like getting a late bill for failure to pay our mortgage. We can continue to put that bill in the garbage, but the debt collectors are still coming. It is better to do the hard thing and start taking small but consistent steps in a better direction. ## Application: What is one step away from judgment that you can take today? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for Your infinite mercy.