Socio-Economics Injustice in Amos 8:1-8 and its Implications for Natives of Ìgèdè-Ekiti on their Quest for Materialism

The pursuit of materialism and socioeconomic inequality are not recent phenomena; they have existed from the time of the Bible. The rich oppressed the poor in spite of God's demand for fairness, as the book of Amos demonstrates. In ìgèdè-Ekiti, this similar tendency is still prevalent, particularly among the ruling council. This paper offers an expository examination of Amos 8:1–8 to put this problem in context. It examines the text's applicability to modern ìgèdè-Ekiti society, emphasising how unbridled injustice and consumerism, especially among the wealthy and traditional ruling body of the village have resulted in pervasive corruption, thuggery, youth violence, and sexual assault. In fact, the incident of 2015 that showcase youth violence is still very much fresh in the memory of the natives. The community has become more and more uninhabitable due to these societal issues. According to the paper's conclusion, such practices are incompatible with the community's cultural norms and ought to be stopped. In order to restore justice and guarantee a sustainable and morally upright society, it advises rigorous commitment to the divine mandate found in Amos 8:1–8. Government should sanction and punish any native found of oppressing others who are financially constrainted.