The scene to this point has been one of utter darkness. Oppression fueled by covetousness is on display all over the land. There is no help, at this point, from the religious leaders of the people. When a true prophet, like Micah, announces the judgment of God upon their sings, and calls for repentance, the voices of the false prophets are raised and the people are told that such things should not be preached, and that such things should not be preached, and that such a judgment is not coming. In other words, the false prophets preach a god of love and mercy and patience without judgment. A god who would never allow Israel to go into exile. No imagine yourself as one of the remnant in such a situation. A nation plagued with sins, and religious leaders proclaiming PEACE, when there is no peace. It’s not hard for us to imagine that is it? We are living in a nation that has embraced its sin. We live in a land where sin is not just being excused, it is being celebrated.