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Romans 9:20
Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formedit, Why hast thou made me thus?

1 Corinthians 7:16
For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt savethy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt savethy wife?

James 2:20
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

what is.

1 Samuel 12:23
Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:

Nehemiah 9:13
Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes and commandments:

Psalm 73:28
Butit is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.

and what.

Deuteronomy 10:12,13
And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, …

to do.

Genesis 18:19
For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

1 Samuel 15:22
And Samuel said, Hath the LORDas great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obeyis better than sacrifice,and to hearken than the fat of rams.

Proverbs 21:3
To do justice and judgmentis more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

love.

Psalm 37:26
He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seedis blessed.

Psalm 112:4,9
Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness:he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous…

Isaiah 57:1,2
The righteous perisheth, and no man layethit to heart: and merciful menare taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evilto come…

walk humbly.

Genesis 5:22
And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:

And what does the LORD require of you
This question highlights the simplicity and clarity of God's expectations. Unlike the complex sacrificial systems or rituals, God's requirements are straightforward. The term "require" suggests a divine mandate, not optional advice. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where obedience is a response to God's grace and faithfulness.

but to act justly,
Justice is a central theme in the Bible, reflecting God's own nature. Acting justly involves fairness, honesty, and integrity in dealings with others. In the historical context, Israel was guilty of social injustices, such as exploitation and corruption. This call to justice is consistent with other prophetic writings, likeAmos 5:24, which urges justice to "roll on like a river." Justice is also a characteristic of the coming Messiah, as seen inIsaiah 9:7.

to love mercy,
Mercy, or "chesed" in Hebrew, implies loving-kindness, compassion, and loyalty. It is a covenantal term that describes God's steadfast love for His people. Loving mercy goes beyond mere acts of kindness; it involves a heartfelt commitment to show compassion. This reflects God's own merciful nature, as seen inLamentations 3:22-23. Jesus exemplified mercy in His ministry, teaching His followers to be merciful as their Father is merciful (Luke 6:36).

and to walk humbly with your God?
Walking humbly with God denotes a lifestyle of humility and submission to God's will. It involves recognizing one's dependence on God and aligning one's life with His purposes. This phrase contrasts with the pride and self-reliance often condemned by the prophets. Walking with God is a recurring biblical metaphor for a close, personal relationship with Him, as seen inGenesis 5:24 with Enoch. Humility is a key attribute of Christ, who humbled Himself in obedience to the Father (Philippians 2:8).

God’s definition of “good” is not hidden or mysterious; He has already revealed it.

•Deuteronomy 10:12-13 echoes the same thought, showing that from Sinai onward the Lord spelled out what benefits His people.

•Psalm 119:68 affirms, “You are good, and You do what is good,” reminding us that the standard flows from God’s own character.

•Romans 1:19 and 2:15 note that even creation and conscience testify to what God calls good, leaving no excuse.

Because God has shown us, ignorance is never the issue; willingness is. The prophet starts here so we will read the next lines not as suggestions but as known, authoritative truth.

Micah moves from revelation to expectation. “Require” is covenant language—God speaks as the rightful King.

•1 Samuel 15:22 teaches that obedience outweighs ritual: “To obey is better than sacrifice.”

•Mark 12:29-31 places love for God and neighbor at the heart of every command.

•John 14:15, “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments,” ties requirement to relationship.

The question presses us to personal accountability: this is what the Lord asks of you, not merely of society or leaders.

Justice describes concrete behavior, not abstract theory.

•Isaiah 1:17: “Learn to do right; seek justice.”

•Proverbs 21:3: “Doing what is righteous and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.”

•Amos 5:24 pictures justice rolling “like a river,” continuous and public.

Acting justly means:

– Fair dealings in business, family, and community.

– Defending the vulnerable when they are wronged (Zechariah 7:9-10).

– Refusing favoritism (James 2:1-4).

When we treat others impartially we mirror the Judge of all the earth (Genesis 18:25).

God does not say merely “show” mercy but “love” it—delighting in compassion.

•Hosea 6:6: “I desire mercy, not sacrifice,” connects mercy to God’s own priorities.

•Luke 6:36: “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful,” makes divine mercy our model.

•Matthew 5:7 promises, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

Loving mercy looks like:

– Quick forgiveness and slow anger.

– Generous help to the needy (Ephesians 4:32).

– Celebrating grace when others receive it, rather than resenting it (Luke 15:25-32).

The climax is relational: daily, moment-by-moment fellowship with God marked by humility.

•Genesis 5:24 says Enoch “walked with God,” picturing steady companionship.

•James 4:6 reminds us, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

•1 Peter 5:6 urges, “Humble yourselves under God’s mighty hand.”

Walking humbly means:

– Submitting our plans to His will (Proverbs 3:5-6).

– A teachable spirit toward Scripture and correction.

– Awareness of our dependence, leading to gratitude not self-promotion.

When justice, mercy, and humility converge, the walk becomes attractive and transformative.

Micah 6:8 distills God’s revealed goodness into three inseparable expressions: live with integrity toward others, overflow with compassionate kindness, and stay in lowly, obedient fellowship with the Lord. These are not optional add-ons but the very requirements of the covenant-keeping God who has already shown us what is good and now calls us to embody it.