What He Requires of You

Zechariah 8:16-17 (NLT)     But this is what you must do: Tell the truth to each other. Render verdicts in your courts that are just and that lead to peace. Don’t scheme against each other. Stop your love of telling lies that you swear are the truth. I hate all these things, says the LORD.

Micah 6:8 (NLT)       O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.

These verses are clear and concise. I’m really not sure any further commentary on my part is necessary. We all know what we should not be doing. We all know what we should be doing. Yet when we look around in recent times both in our nation and in the world, more news time seems to reflect the should not behaviors with less focus on the should behaviors. In fact, often the distortion and twistedness of the news venues present the should not behaviors as the norms for society. This is wrong.

Truly, now more than ever before, it is up to all Christians to lead the way in setting an example for others. Be honest. Be kind. Be fair. Be humble. And it is up to us to do this in spite of anything we see around us, or any of the negative news postings. When we devote our time and effort to actively engaging in the should behaviors, we will have much less time to worry about the should not behaviors of others.

Gracious Heavenly Father,

            Once again we thank you for your love and mercy. Help us to keep our focus on those things that honor you. Guide us in showing honesty, kindness, fairness, and humility to a world steeped in should not behaviors. They are struggling to find hope; enable us to guide them to the true hope found only in you.

                                                                        In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

 

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