What the Lord requires
Micah addresses a people who had begun to think that rituals could replace a changed life. God does not ask for more religious performance. He asks for justice, mercy, and humility.
These three are not separate projects. They describe a life that is shaped by God's own character. Choose one small way today to act justly, show kindness, or walk more humbly with the Lord.
Lord, teach me again what You ask of me. Make me fair when it costs me something, gentle when I would rather be right, and humble enough to walk closely with You all day. Amen.
חֶסֶד (chesed (KHEH-sed)). Often translated “steadfast love” or “loyal kindness.” It describes faithfulness within a relationship, the kind of love that keeps its promises when no one is watching.
Micah prophesied in Judah in the late eighth century BC, a time of injustice toward the poor. Chapter 6 opens with God putting His case before the people, and verse 8 answers the question of what true worship looks like.
The Baptist Missionary Society was formed in England, and William Carey, who would go to India, helped launch it. Its founding was based on the conviction that the Great Commission still applies today.