What is your definition of being good? Years ago, a great Jewish prophet gave the answer. He said, “God has shown you what is good, to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.” Let’s take a closer look at those individually:

• To act justly – We need to be honest and fair with every person, and seek to bring justice for those who are mistreated or taken advantage of.
• To love mercy – We all mess up.  When we fall short, we always appreciate someone who is compassionate and forgiving. Forgiveness, however, doesn’t mean the consequences are removed, but forgiveness doesn’t seek revenge. Compassion is an attitude of the heart.
• Walk humbly with your God – When a person has no fear of God, that person makes himself God and will rationalize all kinds of evil. But to live in a way to please God, Who is seen perfectly in Jesus, is a good way to live.

To act justly, to love mercy, and walk humbly with God – that’s God’s answer as to what is good.