Went to Mass this morning
Priest explained reading in context of history
He said God sent Amos to prophesize in the northern kingdom which was made of 10 tribes of Israel
Southern Kingdom was 2 tribes and was where Jerusalem was located.
All were required to make 3 pilgrimages a year to Jerusalem.
But the Trina in north decided to make and worship golden calves so they would not have to make trips
The became very rich selling the idols and got more power via cheating people with crooked scales
They had no need for God