Passage: Micah 6:6-8

“With what shall I come before the Lord,

and bow myself before God on high?

Shall I come before him with burnt offerings,

with calves a year old?

Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams,

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?”

He has told you, O man, what is good;

and what does the Lord require of you

but to do justice, and to love kindness,

and to walk humbly with your God?

Reflection:

We have seen in past devotionals a lot of references to righteous people. This passage helps guide us towards abiding in righteousness. Righteousness is less about doing good works and more about loving the Lord. Good works will come as an outflow of your heart. Righteousness, as Micah shares, comes from acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God. All three things develop from a heart turned toward Him. To be righteous, you must strive to love God with your whole heart.

Reflection Questions:

1. What does this passage teach us about righteousness?

2. How can you pursue justice, kindness, and humility?

3. What characteristic of God do you see in this passage?

4. What does this teach you about how to follow God?