Acting Justly
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” - Micah 6:8
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to live "the good life" according to God’s standards? It’s a concept that extends far beyond material wealth or personal success. According to God Himself, the essence of a good life starts with acting justly. To be just is to consistently do what is right, regardless of the circumstances or the cost.
John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church, lived by a powerful creed: “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” This approach encapsulates the heart of what it means to live justly and to embody goodness.
One of the reasons it’s so important for believers to act justly is because the world is watching. The people around you are looking for evidence of the transformative power of Jesus in your life.
If you claim to follow Christ, yet fail to demonstrate goodness through your actions, it sends a confusing message. You may be the only example of Christianity that some people see, and how you live can either draw them closer to God or push them away.
Goodness is more than just a set of actions; it’s a reflection of who you are at your core. Jesus said in Matthew 12:35, “A good person produces good things from his storeroom of good, and an evil person produces evil things from his storeroom of evil.”
This means that goodness flows from the heart, not just from outward behavior. It’s a matter of what’s inside you and whose you are. It’s the fruit of the Holy Spirit living in you, manifesting in how you interact with others and how you handle the situations in your life.
As you go about your day, consider how your actions and decisions align with God’s call to justice. Remember that living a good life in His eyes involves acting justly, loving kindness, and walking humbly with Him. By doing so, you not only honor God but also become a living example of His love and truth in a world that desperately needs both.
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to live "the good life" according to God’s standards? It’s a concept that extends far beyond material wealth or personal success. According to God Himself, the essence of a good life starts with acting justly. To be just is to consistently do what is right, regardless of the circumstances or the cost.
John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church, lived by a powerful creed: “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” This approach encapsulates the heart of what it means to live justly and to embody goodness.
One of the reasons it’s so important for believers to act justly is because the world is watching. The people around you are looking for evidence of the transformative power of Jesus in your life.
If you claim to follow Christ, yet fail to demonstrate goodness through your actions, it sends a confusing message. You may be the only example of Christianity that some people see, and how you live can either draw them closer to God or push them away.
Goodness is more than just a set of actions; it’s a reflection of who you are at your core. Jesus said in Matthew 12:35, “A good person produces good things from his storeroom of good, and an evil person produces evil things from his storeroom of evil.”
This means that goodness flows from the heart, not just from outward behavior. It’s a matter of what’s inside you and whose you are. It’s the fruit of the Holy Spirit living in you, manifesting in how you interact with others and how you handle the situations in your life.
As you go about your day, consider how your actions and decisions align with God’s call to justice. Remember that living a good life in His eyes involves acting justly, loving kindness, and walking humbly with Him. By doing so, you not only honor God but also become a living example of His love and truth in a world that desperately needs both.
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