God isn't impressed by worship that stays inside church walls but never changes the way people live. In Amos 5:21–24, God speaks with some of the strongest language in the prophets, rejecting worship that ignores injustice and brokenness. As D.A. Carson writes, "One purpose of worship is to come to know God so well that who He is and what He does become concrete realities in our persons and behavior." Genuine worship leads to lives marked by justice and righteousness because authentic faith is reflected in the way we love and serve others. As followers of Jesus, we're invited to examine where we've compartmentalized our faith and allow God's heart for justice to shape both our personal lives and the way we engage our communities. Ultimately, new life, peace, and security are not found in a place or a performance—they are found in a person. His na ...