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Micah 6:8 Β· KJV

"He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?"

King James Version

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Passage Context

6Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old?
7Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?
8He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
9The LORD'S voice crieth unto the city, and the man of wisdom shall see thy name: hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.
10Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is abominable?

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Devotional Reflection

LoveJoyPeaceGratitudeHopeCompassionAweContentment

God's plans for us are not difficult to understand. He wants to save us and bless us. The amazing gift of His Son is a strong sign that this is true. But God doesn't want us to be saved from sin and death just once. He wants it to happen continually. He wants us to show that we are saved by Him every day and tell others about it. When we do what is right, seek mercy in our relationships, and worship God with a humble heart, God's salvation becomes evident in our lives and touches others with His grace. In Jesus' words, we work for God's kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth just as it is in heaven.

Prayer

Help my eyes see what Your heart sees as I welcome this new year, Almighty and Compassionate Father. Teach me to despise sin and to show mercy to all who are in need. Teach me to value justice and the truth while abhorring mistreatment and exploitation. Move me to consider the vast disparity between Your holy majesty and my inconsistent character through the power of Your Spirit. I beg You, make me entirely Your child. In Jesus' precious name I pray. Amen.

LovePeaceGratitudeHopeCompassion

What we need to do is sometimes very clear and easy, isn't it? I need to treat the people around me fairly, which means being patient and treating everyone the same. I need to show mercy, which means giving people in need things they don't deserve but really need. I need to walk with my Abba Father in humility, knowing that I will fail without His grace and help.

Prayer

Father, please do what You want with me. As You shape me, please bless me as I try to be a fair, kind, and humble person. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

LoveJoyPeaceGratitudeHopeCompassionAweContentment

God's plans for us are not difficult to understand. He wants to save us and bless us. The amazing gift of His Son is a strong sign that this is true. But God doesn't want us to be saved from sin and death just once. He wants it to happen continually. He wants us to show that we are saved by Him every day and tell others about it. When we do what is right, seek mercy in our relationships, and worship God with a humble heart, God's salvation becomes evident in our lives and touches others with His grace. In Jesus' words, we work for God's kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth just as it is in heaven.

Prayer

Father, you are powerful and kind. As I welcome the New Year, please help my eyes see what your heart sees. Teach me to hate sin and be kind to everyone who needs kindness. Teach me to know the truth and act in a fair way, and to hate exploitation and abuse. Through your Spirit, make me think about how far away your holy majesty is from my messed-up character. Make me your child in every way. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

Reflection Questions

1

How do you practice justice and mercy in your life?

2

What does walking humbly with God look like for you?

3

When have you struggled to balance justice and mercy?

Life Application

social justice

Identify one way you can advocate for justice in your community. Engage in acts of mercy towards those in need.

personal growth

Reflect on your relationship with God and consider how you can cultivate humility in your daily life.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

This verse encapsulates the essence of Jesus' teachings on how to live a righteous life, emphasizing justice, mercy, and humility.

See also: Matthew 23:23

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