I would like to know what other people think of the interpretation of what the Lord tells Amos "For three transgressions of "" and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; He says this to all kinds of Kingdoms as if He is telling them "I know what you are doing. For three times I have had mercy on you. If you do it again I will punish you." What are your thoughts? How has the Lord showed you mercy when you were on the wrong path?
Amos Chapter 1 and 2
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That's essentially what is being said. Here is Matthew Henry's Commetary:
The judgment given against them all is thus far the same, (1.) That, their sin having risen to such a height, God will not turn away the punishment thereof. Though he has granted them a long reprieve, and has often turned away their punishment, yet now he will turn it away no longer, but justice shall take its course. "I will not revoke it (so some read it); I will not recall the voice which has gone forth from Zion to Jerusalem (v. 2), speaking death and terror to the sinful nations." It is an irrevocable sentence. God has spoken it, and he will not call it back.
Note, Though God bear long, he will not bear always, with those that provoke him; and, when the decree brings forth, it will bring up. (2.) That God will kindle a fire among them; this is said concerning all these evil neighbours, v. 4, 7, 10, 12, 14. God will send a fire into their cities. When fires are kindled that lay cities, towns, and houses in ashes, whether designedly or casually, God must be acknowledged in it; they are of his sending. Sin stirs up the fire of his jealousy, and that kindles other fires.