What does the LORD require? Micah 6:1-8

Micah the prophet Famous prophecies: 4:2, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD…” 4:3, “They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks.”

Micah 5:2, “Thou Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are least among the tribes of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” 7:6, “a man’s enemies are the members of his own household.”

Micah 7:18, “Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression…?” 7:19, “…You will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.”

Micah 6:1-8 There are 2 basic religions in the world, 1st---Man’s way-do something. 2nd---God’s way-a changed heart.

Old Testament 10 Commandments (Deut. 5) are immediately followed by the Shema. Deut. 6:4-5, “Hear, O Israel: The LORD (Jehovah) is our God, the LORD (Jehovah) is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”

Old Testament Psalm 51:16-17, “You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.”

Old Testament Hosea 6:6, “For I desire mercy, not sacrifice…” External religion without an internal relationship is absolutely worthless.

Micah 6:8 “He has showed you, O man what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” “Your God”—speaking to those who are already saved.

Micah 6:8 With God’s help there are three requirements: 1st---Act justly. 2nd---Love mercy. 3rd---Walk humbly with your God.