What Does the Lord Require Of You

 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.

And what does the Lord require of you?

To act justly and to love mercy

and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8

It doesn't get much clearer than that.

Christ lived this and I believe it is required of us as well.

 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. Matthew 23:23

For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Luke 14:11

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. James 4:10

Jesus reiterated scripture from the Old Testament,  Deuteronomy 6:5;

 love the Lord your God with all your heart and love your neighbor.

 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’   All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:37-40

If we act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God, won't that be accomplished as well!?

If we have mercy we will show love and compassion. 

If we act justly we will treat our neighbor/others as we should.

If we are humble and walking WITH God we will love as He does.

It isnt complicated, actually.

It isnt confusing.

It may not be easy all the time,

But it is required of us if we are a follower of Christ.

What does your Lord require of you today?