what does the LORD require of you?

10 October 2011  

"He has shown you, O man, what is good; 
      And what does the LORD require of you 
      But to do justly, 
      To love mercy, 
      And to walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8

 We are actually pouring out our desires, dreams, wishes, needs, troubles and even our demands due to egoism are made known to God. WE never even bother to think about the fact, that What God expect of us. Without this thought we even blame God for not getting an answer for our prayers.

Nothing comes to us without an effort and nothing turns out to be free.

 All the promises are conditional promises and all blessings are subjected to conditions.

God expect three things from you.

·         to act justly, - in all your words and actions do the justice

·         To love mercy- Earn the Grace of God- Nothing is so precious than Grace.

·         to walk humbly -Do away with pride and arrogance.

Justice: It means- fair dealings, righteousness honesty and integrity. It is a very rare concept now in this world. It is being filled with impartiality, and injustice, in all aspects and at all levels.

Bible quotes many verses to uphold righteousness :

• “The LORD’s justice will dwell in the desert, his righteousness live in the fertile field. The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever. My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest. (Isaiah 32:16-18)
• “For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:20)
• “You love righteousness and hate wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions”. Psalm 45:7
• “Let the heavens declare His righteousness, For God Himself is Judge”.   Psalm 50:6
• “My tongue also shall talk of Your righteousness all the day long”. Psalm 72:24
• “Blessed are those who keep justice, And he who does righteousness at all times” Psalm 106:3

“So you may walk in the way of goodness,

And keep to the paths of righteousness.”Proverbs 2:20

NB :flowers taken from web collections