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At the heart of a widening divide lies more than conflict; it is the breakdown of the very institutions that hold societies together. Functional governments, fair judicial systems, economic opportunity, and civilian trust form the backbone of peaceful nations. Where these fail, violence finds fertile ground. Once eroded, these foundations are exceedingly difficult to restore, leaving nations trapped in cycles of instability and despair.

The transactional mindset—give to get, perform to belong, earn to be loved—influences how we work, worship, and relate. Even our pursuit of true love has turned into a kind of marketplace, and amid that noise, a pop star’s tired confession rang out.

The prophet Amos, standing amid the injustices of his time, declared that God’s roar would not be silenced in the face of oppression. In Amos 1, the nations are summoned to the highest courtroom: Damascus, Gaza, Tyre, Edom, and Ammon—each condemned for cruelty, exploitation, and disregard for life. Yet Amos does not end with destruction. By chapter 9, the tone transforms—from the fury of judgment to the tenderness of God's mercy.