Episode Details

In What Does the Lord Require of Us?, Megan J. Conner reminds us that amid the noise of modern life, God’s call to His people has always been simple: love Him and love others. Reflecting on Micah 6:8 and Matthew 22:36–39, this devotional breaks down what it truly means to live justly, practice kindness, and walk humbly with God in a world that often prioritizes self over service.

Highlights

• The Lord’s requirements are clear: act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him.

• Jesus summarized the Ten Commandments into two essentials—love God and love others.

• True love is more than emotion; it’s a daily practice of justice, compassion, and humility.

• Kindness requires intentional effort, especially when distractions or pride take center stage.

• Walking humbly keeps our hearts aligned with God’s grace and reminds us that all are equal before Him.

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What Does the Lord Require of Us?
By Megan J. Conner

Bible Reading:
“He has told you, O man, what is good;
And what does the LORD require of you
Except to be just, and to love [and to diligently practice] kindness (compassion),
And to walk humbly with your God [setting aside any overblown sense of importance or self-righteousness]?” - Micah 6:8 (AMP)

What is the Lord really requiring of us as followers of Christ? Both secular and faith-based cultures flood our feeds, our inboxes, and our minds with directives on how to live our best lives, make the most of our time here on earth, and achieve our dreams. All of which only causes confusion and clutters our already overstimulated brains with more to do. None of us needs more tasks to add to our to-do lists, nor is it helpful for anyone to feel overwhelmed and lost trying to simply walk out our days. Yet that is the noisy chaos in which most of us reside, making it difficult to discern what truly matters.

While this may seem like a modern dilemma, the truth is God’s people have always struggled with priorities. In the Old Testament, the Israelites were given the Ten Commandments as a framework for their faith. These same guidelines are summarized in the New Testament by Jesus in Matthew chapter 22. 

“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”