Acts 5:29, teaches us that obedience to God must come first, even if it requires personal sacrifice.
Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than human authority.”
At times, you may wonder what God expects. With the multitude of churches and wide variety of religious voices added to the messages from your personal study and your conscience, you may feel overwhelmed with duties and obligations. In a simple statement, however, the prophet Micah gives clear direction: (1) do what is right, (2) love mercy, (3) walk humbly.
Justice. Mercy. Humility. Consider the difference those qualities can make if consistently applied. How would your life change? What would be the impact on your relationships? What would your community and nation be like if citizens lived according to this pattern? Most important, what would happen in your relationship with God?
In reality, the application of those changes in behavior occurs in the reverse order. First, we must humble ourselves before God, giving our total allegiance to him. Next, we must relate to others with mercy, loving and caring for our neighbors. Then, this genuine care will lead to standing for what is right in society and fighting against sin and injustice.
This summary in Micha reveals what God wants from you. They are the key to obedience.
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