TSK · Amos 8:12

The scorner sought wisdom–there was none, but understanding was easy for a discerning person.

When you present your sacrifices– when you make your sons pass through the fire– you defile yourselves with all your idols to this very day. Will I allow you to seek me, O house of Israel? As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I will not allow you to seek me!

The Futility of Sacrificial Ritual without Moral Obedience Although they bring their flocks and herds to seek the favor of the LORD, They will not find him– he has withdrawn himself from them!

Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.

but Israel even though pursuing a law of righteousness did not attain it.

For some of these insinuate themselves into households and captivate weak women who are overwhelmed with sins and led along by various passions.