Micah 6:8 - "He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"
God's requirements are not vague. They have nothing to do with being a good person, although this will often be the result of His life in us. Justice must always be married to mercy to make it truly just. That is our first requirement, to do unto others as we would have them do for us (Matthew 7:12). Next we must love being merciful and not begrudge it. Kindness should flow from us like a fountain to others. This is the fruit of being just and merciful.
The foundation allowing justice, mercy, and kindness in our lives is walking humbly with God. There is no other way to walk humbly than to walk honestly. If we bring everything to the Light, then He will allow us to walk in the light with Him. Are we holding back from God? To the degree of humble honesty will determine the manner we meet God's requirements. There is no long-lasting way to consistently meet His standard but by Jesus Christ living within. It is an impossibility to please God otherwise.
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