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What does it mean to turn judgment into gall?

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To turn judgment into gall means to corrupt God's righteous standards, turning what is meant for good into something harmful and poisonous.

In Amos 6:12, the phrase 'turning judgment into gall' speaks to the Israelites' misrepresentation of God’s justice and righteousness, leading them away from the truth. This metaphor indicates how their religion, corrupted by their own actions and beliefs, has become toxic to their souls. Instead of embracing God's righteousness, they put their trust in their own strength and false assurances, thereby distorting the truth of God’s law. When judgment is corrupted, it becomes a lie that leads to spiritual death rather than life, highlighting the serious consequences of straying from the truth of God's Word and the need for genuine repentance and faith in Christ.
Scripture References: Amos 6:12

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Religious Poison
Randy Wages · Jul 21, 2013
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