"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
Also described as do justly, love mercy and walk humbly. A great motto for our character as we seek to live out the Great Commission. You will find that it is impossible to maintain perfectly, but we can certainly strive to improve! I feel ashamed often for the lack of justice and mercy I display towards others, also made in the image of God.
In seeking to rid my life of as much of these occurrences as I can, I've found one common inciting factor is hurry. Going about my business with mind for efficiency, leads me to walk quickly, drive quickly, and engage others quickly. When they slow me down or frustrate my efforts, however unintentionally, I get upset with them, which leads to an attitude of bitterness and a great LACK of justice and mercy.
The solution? Well one, if I remember to employ it anyway, is to simply slow down. Simplify my day's agenda. Leave early. Remind myself often to "take it easy". When I'm not feeling pressed, I am not nearly as irritable. I remember that, like Christ, I live to serve rather than be served.
Meditate on these things and strive to arrange your life accordingly to employ them. They will bring you peace and fulfillment.
I love you boys!!
Dad