Amos 3:1
Hear this word that the LORD hath spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying, Hear this word that the LORD hath spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying,
Hear this word that the Lord has spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which He brought up from the land of Egypt, as a warning of judgment to be heard.
They had been graciously enlightened, with Christ enshrouded in the pillar of cloud directing their movements as shade from heat by day and light in night darkness.
God knew Israel alone of all the families of the earth, and that special relationship did not excuse their sins but made them accountable, so He would punish and visit all their iniquities upon them.
Walking together with God requires being agreed with Him, for two cannot walk together unless they are agreed.
The verse declares that the work of advancing the truth shall go forth in God's strength.
Human wisdom misrepresents God when it is not expressed in word, spirit, and character as God's wisdom.
The testimony given to Israel applies to God's people in 1898, who had been just as graciously enlightened.