What does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and
to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8
An engaging family film, The Winslow Boy, tells the story of a 13-year-old who is accused
of stealing and is expelled from a British military school. The father believes his son is
innocent and marshals all his resources to defend him. As the case attracts public
attention, many people rally behind the boy with the slogan "Let right be done."
There is something within us that longs for justice for others and for ourselves. But
there is only one aspect of justice that is fully within our control, and that is our
behavior toward others.
To a people who hurt the Lord deeply by their selfishness and unjust treatment of others,
the prophet Micah said, "He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the
Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your
God?" (Micah 6:8). What does the Lord long for from us? He wants action ("do
justly"), affection ("love mercy"), and association ("walk humbly with
your God").
As Christians, instead of demanding "Let right be done to me," may our rallying
cry become "Let right be done by me." Great things can happen when we say,
"In my family, in my community, in my workplace, in every relationship, let right be
done by me!"
-DCM
To serve the present age,
My calling to fulfill;
O may it all my powers engage,
To do my Master's will!
-Wesley
Justice is accomplished one right at a time.