The book of the Prophet Micah was written during a time of social injustice, political overreach, civil unrest, corruption, and division of Israel. Micah 6:8 lays out the divine wisdom of our God and His expectations for us in relation to living in a world shattered by sin. We are to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.
We can act justly when online teaching goes against God’s Word by avoiding it, rebuking it, and calling it out! Calling out and exposing evil comes with prayer and searching for God for guidance as you achieve this with truth, love, and charm.
We are commanded to like mercy by showing compassion and kindness, especially towards the vulnerable, suffering, lonely, and the lost. This will be done with outward expressions of empathy and sharing the goodness of Christ’s love and selfless sacrifice.
We walk humbly by recognizing our need and dependence on a Savior. Acknowledging God because the supreme power and searching for Him in all areas of our lives allows us to not be tempted to depend on our own strength and skills. It also gives us the facility to discern when messages don’t align with God.
As our world continues to evolve and places increasingly information right in front of us, we must have the ability to discern absolute truth from confusing words that fester lies, as even half-truths don’t line up with God!
Photo Credit: ©iStock/Getty Images Plus/Boris Jovanovic
