GEN990 God chose Israel to make known His existence to the world, and to make known that God’s primary demand of human beings is ethical behavior.   Indeed, in Amos’s understanding, even chosenness, which many people assume correlates with an Israelite sense of superiority, does not entitle Israel to special rights, but rather special responsibilities.  “You alone have I singled out of all the families of the earth.   That is why I will call you to account for all your sins.”   Amos 3:2.   TELVOL 2:267