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6 So seek God and live! You don't want to end up with nothing to show for your life b ut a pile of ashes, a house burned to the ground. For God will send just such a fire, and the firefighters will show up too late. (Amos 5:6 The Message) Amos was one of the twelve minor prophets of Israel. He had a tough job - serving as the prophet during the reigns of Jeroboam II and Uzziah. The kingdoms were growing prosperous - some would say they were "feeling their oats". They had little time for God and lots of time for their good life. The armies of Assyria (one of their rivals) were battling for the territory of Damascus. In turn, Israel was allowed to live almost without battle and enjoy the expansion of their territory without the need for battle. Although the nation was prospering and expanding its lands, its heart for God was not so expansive. Values are often determined by the circumstances we find o...