Micah 6:6-8 - "How should someone approach God?" is one of the most important questions a person can ask. The Christian gospel contends that God has graciously first approached His people in the person and work of Jesus Christ--God with us. But to walk in intimacy with God, we are called to be conduits of the heart of God to others around us through what the prophet Micah calls "doing justice." In this sermon, we consider some basic principles for doing justice with a sacrificial heart, both responsively and proactively. A sermon by Cameron Heger. [Part 2 of our series "Images and Neighbors, Every One"]

Questions for reflection: 1) This passage from Micah first outlines some wrong answers to the question "With what shall I come before the Lord?" What does this make clear about how not to approach God? 2) How would you define "doing justice"? What are some of the most important aspects? 3) Doing justice can involve time, treasure, and talents or serving, financially giving, and advocacy. Why is "doing justice' not reducible to just one of these activities? 4) Discuss the idea of planning for both responsive/reactive justice work and proactive/strategic justice work. 5) Why is a loving heart an indispensable part of this? 6) What is the connection between the grace of Christ toward us and our doing justice toward others?