KEY IDEAS
Idolatry, wickedness, and a lack of social justice make any society ripe for God’s judgment. And yet there is always hope for the future because of God’s unending mercy.
Idolatry, wickedness, and a lack of social justice make any society ripe for God’s judgment. And yet there is always hope for the future because of God’s unending mercy.
- Leaders should never exploit their position in the pursuit of material gain.
- Personal righteousness must extend beyond one’s self to embrace a broader social responsibility.
- True religion is not just about ritual. It’s also about showing love, justice, mercy, and faithfulness.
- Prophecies of the coming divine Messiah give us great hope for the future.