He has shown you, O mortal, 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. Micah 6:8

A prophet’s call begins in the mirror. Before I can speak to what God requires of you, I have to look honestly at myself. These words from Micah are not a banner to wave over society or you—they are a mirror to hold up to my own heart. It’s easy to point fingers from a distance, to diagnose what’s wrong with politics, culture, or the church. But Micah’s call begins closer to home — the home where my heart dwells.

To Act Justly

Justice is not something I demand of others before I live it myself. It begins with how I treat people who have nothing to give me back—the poor, the mentally ill, the immigrant, the forgotten neighbor. If I do not see them, if I do not care for them, then I have no right to preach justice. The call is not just to “fix the system,” but to become the kind of person who cannot rest while others go unseen.

Acting justly means holding myself accountable before I hold anyone else accountable. If I can’t be fair in my own words, my own judgments, or my own use of influence, what credibility do I have to critique a corrupt world? Justice starts with integrity in the smallest things and grows into courage for the larger ones.

To Love Mercy

Mercy doesn’t come naturally; it begins when I remember how desperately I am in need of it. I am the sinner, the outcast, the one who has fallen short. When I forget that, I become hard, self-righteous, and impatient with the weaknesses of others. To love mercy means to rejoice in God’s kindness—not just when it’s shown to me, but when it’s shown to those I think least deserve it. Mercy expands my circle; it pulls me toward people I might otherwise overlook.

To Walk Humbly with Your God

Humility is where justice and mercy meet. It’s choosing dependence on God over the illusion of control, influence, or fame. Walking humbly enables me to find the heart of man. I can surely empathize with those who have fallen as I have fallen lower, making me quick to accept and love them as no other can. It keeps me grounded in the truth that everything good in me is borrowed grace. The moment I stop walking humbly, I lose the ability to hear Him.

These three—justice, mercy, and humility—are God’s standard for anyone who claims to follow Him. They’re not meant to arm us for judgment, but to disarm us for service. If the world is to see Christ in us, it will start when we, His people, begin where Micah began: not with pointing the finger at “them,” but with “me.”

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Devotional:
In every age, God raises up voices to remind nations of their moral compass. We’re not just citizens of earth—we’re citizens of the Kingdom. Micah’s words cut through political noise: justice, mercy, humility. These are not optional virtues; they are divine requirements. When leaders drift into pride or corruption, prophetic people call them back to center. We don’t do this with rage, but with righteousness. Today, speak truth. Not for power — but for the people.

Prayer Prompt:
God, help me walk humbly while standing boldly for justice.

Action Step:
Call one local leader or take an action that promotes justice in your community.

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