Justice, Mercy, Humility

He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?
– Micah 6:8


This verse is a timeless summary of faithful living. It strips away pretense and performance and brings us back to the core of what God desires—not elaborate rituals, not impressive words, but lives marked by justice, mercy, and humility.

To act justly is to pursue what is right and fair—not just for ourselves, but for others. It means standing with those who are oppressed, advocating for the vulnerable, and treating all people with dignity. To love mercy is to delight in compassion—not only receiving it but giving it freely, especially when it costs us something. And to walk humbly with God is to recognize our need for His grace in all things.

This posture of justice, mercy, and humility is especially important in how we treat other followers of Jesus. When we disagree, when we feel frustration, when others seem blind to things we believe matter deeply—we are still called to these three things. Not to win, not to control, but to live in the way God requires.


Questions

1. Which of these three do you find most challenging: acting justly, loving mercy, or walking humbly?

2. How do these requirements shape your response to fellow Christians with whom you disagree?

3. What would it look like to let justice, mercy, and humility guide your interactions today?


Suggested Activity

Choose one of the three actions—justice, mercy, or humility—and intentionally practice it today in your relationship with someone who sees things differently. Let it guide your words, your choices, and your tone.


Prayer

Lord God, 

You have shown me what is good. You have called me to a life that reflects Your heart. Help me to seek justice—not only for myself, but for others. Teach me to love mercy—to delight in compassion rather than judgment. And lead me to walk humbly, always aware of my need for You. Let these things shape every step I take and every conversation I have, especially with those who differ from me.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

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