Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Living Humbly

The Gift of Faith
Restorative Faith


Humble Faith

Micah 6:6-8  The Message

6-7 How can I stand up before God
    and show proper respect to the high God?
Should I bring an armload of offerings
    topped off with yearling calves?
Would God be impressed with thousands of rams,
    with buckets and barrels of olive oil?
Would he be moved if I sacrificed my firstborn child,
    my precious baby, to cancel my sin?
But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do,
    what God is looking for in men and women.
It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor,
    be compassionate and loyal in your love,
And don’t take yourself too seriously—
    take God seriously.

For Reflection
Bring to God what you cherish the most.  Bring yourself!

What would God want with buckets of coin?  What need has God for your social position?  God knows an empty promise when God hears one.

Bring To God the only thing God wants.  Bring your love!

Pray
that you will "... Do what is fair and just to your neighbor,
    be compassionate and loyal in your love,
And don’t take yourself too seriously—
    take God seriously.

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