Micah 3:11 · KJV
"The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the LORD, and say, Is not the LORD among us? none evil can come upon us."
King James Version
What does Micah 3:11 mean? →Passage Context
9Hear this, I pray you, ye heads of the house of Jacob, and princes of the house of Israel, that abhor judgment, and pervert all equity.
10They build up Zion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity.
11The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the LORD, and say, Is not the LORD among us? none evil can come upon us.
12Therefore shall Zion for your sake be plowed as a field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of the forest.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you ensure your motivations align with your values?
2
What does it mean for you to rely on God in your life?
3
When have you felt conflicted between personal gain and moral integrity?
Life Application
ethics
Reflect on your motivations in your work and relationships, striving for integrity and honesty.
faith
Lean on God for guidance and strength when faced with ethical dilemmas.
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