I’m wondering why the church doesn’t talk more about Amos 8:6, “buying the poor for silver and the needy for a pair of sandals, and selling the sweepings of the wheat.” Seems that if we are to get literal with the Bible, we would do well to preach more explicitly in favor of fair trade, against consumerism that favors a “good deal” over justice, and the quality and quantity of food available to the poor in our world.
*I’m first in line for the confessional booth.*
I see your point and agree with you 100%. However, that part of the message, literally, would smack as being un-American. After all, we are told to spend more to make sure we get our economy back on track (or have been at least). And would America do without cheap imports at the local box store?