Micah 6:8 - Obedience and Attitude

"No, o people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what He requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God." (NLT)

Hello, Mrs. Kurtz.

Micah 6:8 explicitly breaks down what God asks of His followers: "to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God."

But what does this mean for me? How can I apply this to daily life? (cont'd)

Dear friend,

     What great questions to ask! The Christian life is a daily walk of faith, with untold numbers of choices each day that give us opportunity to apply these three elements: doing what is right, loving mercy, and walking humbly with our God. I pray that as you walk through each day this verse will echo in your mind and heart, and that these three principles will guide your decisions.
     Did you notice how the LORD redirected the people's questions? (verses 6-8) They wanted external actions. God challenged their internal attitudes. He asked them to examine their motivations. We must still do that today. 
     In 1 Samuel 15, we read of the tragic decisions that Saul (the first king of Israel) made. Externally he offered sacrifices, and made quite a show of his "religiosity". But Samuel confronted him, "What is more pleasing to the LORD: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to His voice? Listen, obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams." (You can read the full account here)
     As we delve into justice, mercy and humility in the coming days, let's use this time to search our hearts, and let's ask the Father to search our hearts and examine our motives. May His Spirit work within us to enable us to think and act like Him.

"Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
Point out anything in me that offends You,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life."
(Psalm 139:23-24 NLT)

"For the Word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires." (Hebrews 4:12 NLT)

Heavenly Father, we praise You, for You are good. We want to know You, to love You, and to walk in Your ways. Will You search us, and will You transform us into the image of Your Son Jesus?"

Our call to walk in Christ is a call to thrive.