What the LORD requires of you

“You have been told, O man, what is good, and what the LORD requires of you: Only to do the right and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.” (MIC 6: 8)

God’s expectations for us are so simple—“to do the right and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.” “To do justice” refers to human behavior in relationship to others. “To love goodness” refers to the kind of love and concern which is at the heart of the covenant between the Lord and Israel; it is persistent faithfulness. “To walk humbly with your God” means to listen carefully to the revealed will of God. Everything is to protect our dignity and our relationship with God and with others. Righteousness and goodness with humbleness protect every kind of relationship, and for sure we will find many occasions to practice it every day.

“If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” (Gospel Acclamation)