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in one’s dealings with the neighbour 3. With examples, justify the argument
(Ex. 20:22-23:33). In the same spirit, that Amos is the prophet of social
Tanzanians should be just in relation justice.
with one another, bearing in mind that 4. “Prophet Amos is commonly called
they are brothers and sisters of the ‘the prophet of doom’.” With
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same nation. To combat social injustice examples, justify this position.
in our contemporary Tanzania, some
Tanzanians should be religiously pushed 5. Elaborate social and religious evils
by all Bible believers. Thus, this force that characterised Israeli society in
of moral uprightness must be practically the days of Amos.
evident in our daily behaviour and 6. Among the things which Amos
participation in national development. condemned was corruption. (a)
Show how corruption is a problem
Chapter summary in our time. (b) Suggest ways to
overcome it.
This chapter has guided you through 7. The war against corruption is
the teachings of Prophet Amos, who serious, showing how the problem
is described as the prophet of social existed in the days of Amos. Why
justice. It has introduced you to the is it difficult to combat corruption
concepts of social justice and human in our time?
rights. Additionally, this chapter has 8. How would you, as an ordinary
helped you apply Amos’ teachings to citizen, apply the teachings of Amos
real-life situations in your society. The in your daily life to promote social
competences you have developed will justice and uphold community
aid you, as a future leader, in respecting rights?
justice and human rights. The world 9. Amos was against sexual
needs leaders who are just and respect immorality. Show how serious the
human rights. problem is nowadays. Explicate ten
problems brought about by sexual
immorality among youths in our
Revision questions time.
1. Explain how upholding Amos’ 10. What specific actions would you
teachings can build social justice take to challenge the prevailing
and integrity. social injustices and to ensure the
2. “For I will command and shake the rights of your community members
house of Israel among all nations as are respected?
one sheaves with a sieve” (Amos
9:9). Explain the meaning of this
statement.
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