The Micah Principle Applied
by David Gibson
What God Expects
“He has told you, O man, what is good;
and what does the LORD require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8).
What John Preached
When tax collectors asked what repentance would mean for them, John answered, “Collect no more than you are authorized to do.” Do justice!
To the soldiers, John said, “Do not extort money from anyone by threats or by false accusation . . .” (Luke 3:13-14). Do justice!
To the crowds, John said, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise...” (Luke 3:11). Love kindness!
John also warned against boasting, “We have Abraham as our father.” What they truly needed was to repent (Luke 3:8). Walk humbly with your God!
How We Respond
The Micah Principle applies both horizontally and vertically—how we treat others and how we respond to God. So, according to Micah, what is good? And what does the Lord require of us?
Be fair. Be kind. Be humble.
