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 when it comes 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 seeking God for guidance as you do so with truth, love, and grace.
We are commanded to love mercy by showing compassion and kindness, especially towards the vulnerable, suffering, lonely, and the lost. This can 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 as the supreme power and seeking Him in all areas of our lives allows us not to be tempted to rely on our own strength and abilities. It also gives us the power to discern when messages do not align with God.
As our world continues to evolve and places more and more information right in front of us, we must be able to discern absolute truth from confusing words that fester lies, as even half-truths do not line up with God!
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