Bible Verse of the Day
Amos 5:24 (KJV)
But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.
Takeaway
If you are wondering where you have heard this line outside of the Bible, you may be recalling Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. In that speech, he called for justice and equality, using the words of Amos 5:24.
In Amos 5, the Lord is rebuking His people because they were participating in worship and religious practices while neglecting justice and righteousness. God was showing them that worship without righteous living was not enough.
Justice and righteousness should flow continually, like mighty waters and a never ending stream. They should be so present in our lives that they cannot be ignored. God desires more than words and outward worship, He wants our lives to reflect what is right, fair, and pleasing to Him.