Amos, (flourished 8th century bc), the first Hebrew prophet to have a biblical book named for him. He accurately foretold the destruction of the northern kingdom of Israel (although he did not specify Assyria as the cause) and, as a prophet of doom, anticipated later Old Testament prophets.
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, 2 Timothy 2:24
Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, or even to eight, for...
