God Desires Justice (Rev. John Lohor) 04-05-2014

SUNDAY SERVICE MY SERMON NOTES @ Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Area 1, Garki - Abuja, Nigeria 4th May, 2014   * Preacher: Rev. John Lohor * Topic: God Desires Justice * Theme: Knowing the will of God * Sub-Theme: God's will for the World * Service leader: Mr. Yunana Mallo * Text: Amos 5:24 - "But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!" * Jeremiah 9:24 - "but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the LORD."   * Justice is the process of accuracy, impartiality & fairness   * God expects fairness & justice to be a part of the life of His people   * Exploitation is not of God   * As children of God, we must treat each other with equality and fairness in all issues   * Prophet Amos was speaking about the sins of the people of Israel   * God was not happy with the prevalent state of immorality & social injustice   * Amos 7:12 - "Then Amaziah sent orders to Amos: "Get out of here, you prophet! Go on back to the land of Judah, and earn your living by prophesying there!" * Prophet Amos faced persecution because of the message he was Proclaiming   Amos 3:10 - "They do not know how to do right," declares the LORD, "who store up in their fortresses what they have plundered and looted." * Injustices in the society occur as a result of a dead conscience   * Exploitation in the name of doing business is unacceptable to God. This is wickedness & does not have God's blessings   * Amos 5:12 - "For I know how many are your offenses and how great your sins. There are those who oppress the innocent and take bribes and deprive the poor of justice in the courts." * Your Sins Shall find you out   * You cannot hide your Sins from God; He knows what you do in the secret   * Amos 1:4 - "I will send fire on the house of Hazael that will consume the fortresses of Ben-Hadad." * God's Judgment will come by fire   * Amos 5:24 - But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream! * As a Christian, you must ensure that you are fair and just in all your dealings   * Christian Lawyers and Judges must stand on Justice   * God is interested in righteousness and uprightness   * God tests our uprightness by Justice   * Our Justice must not be selective or partial   * God is in the business of restoration   * Proverbs 23:18 - There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. * There is a hope in God