The Great Divide

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"The Great Divide: Watch Your Step"

Key Scripture: Amos 3:3 - "Can two walk together, unless they be agreed?"

Observing the Division: Recognizing that our nation faces unprecedented division, with ideological lines moving further apart.
Series Focus: "The Great Divide" begins with "Watch Your Step"—a call to recognize the deeper, spiritual root of this separation.

Historical Context: Amos spoke to a nation fractured by individual and collective divides.
God’s Warning: Division was a symptom of the greater issue—a broken relationship with God.
Divine Order vs. Chaos: Chaos seen in the world today reflects a long-standing separation from God (1 Corinthians 14:33).

Rhetorical Significance: "Can two walk together, unless they be agreed?" — An emphatic "No."
Path to Destruction: Warning that the nation was on a path to ruin due to rebellion and defiance (Proverbs 14:12).
Signs of Rebellion: Lawlessness, chaos in streets and schools, and societal breakdown all as signs of turning from God.

Flawed Human Solutions: Adjusting laws or creating new programs addresses symptoms, not root issues.
Political and Social Programs: Many fail to address the core issue—sin—merely masking the reality with temporary fixes.

The Root Issue: Sin separates humanity from God; righteousness alone can exalt a nation (Proverbs 14:34).
Returning to Righteousness: Building foundations on God's Word, relying on His provision, and following His commands.

Source of Order: True order, peace, and prosperity stem from living according to God’s Ten Commandments.
Unfailing Promises: His Word never returns void, and His promises stand forever (Isaiah 40:8).

A Nation at a Crossroads: Decision time—will we walk with God or continue to drift further from Him?
Walking with God vs. Walking Away: Aligning with God rather than worldly ideologies or political agendas.

Spiritual and Social Division: Israel in Amos’ time mirrors today’s issues, divided politically, socially, and spiritually.
False Confidence in Prosperity: Israel’s wealth led to complacency, mistaking financial stability for God’s approval.

Imminent Judgment: Without repentance, destruction loomed; God’s patience had limits.
Echo in Today’s World: America and the world face similar dangers if we ignore God’s warnings.

The Question of Agreement: God asks us today, "Can two walk together, unless they be agreed?" (Amos 3:3).
Encouragement to Walk with God: Reflecting on the lives of Enoch and King David, who walked faithfully with God.
Psalm 1’s Warning and Blessing: “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly…” (Psalm 1:1).

Planted by Living Waters: Like trees by rivers, God provides life and resource when we are rooted in Him (Psalm 1:3).
Enduring Seasons: Through all seasons, God sustains and prospers those who walk with Him.

Encouragement to Persist: To those weary, the message is to keep walking faithfully with God.
God’s Promises Stand: Trust in His provision, protection, and unchanging goodness (Philippians 1:6).

Call to Action and Prayer

Decision Time: An invitation to turn from destructive paths, seek forgiveness, and choose a life walking with God.
Prayer of Commitment: A heartfelt prayer for those choosing to begin or renew their walk with God.

Supporting Scriptures

1 Corinthians 14:33 – "For God is not the author of confusion but of peace."
Proverbs 14:12 – "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death."
Proverbs 14:34 – "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people."
Isaiah 40:8 – "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever."
Psalm 1:1-3 – "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly... He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water."
Philippians 1:6 – "Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it."

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