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Lesson 152: Micah—“What Doth the Lord Require of Thee?”
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Micah; Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah: Lesson 152

Micah

“What Doth the Lord Require of Thee?”

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Have you ever wondered what the Lord requires of you? The prophet Micah desired to know what he could do to meet the Lord’s expectations. In return, the Lord taught Micah ways to honor Him. This lesson can help you make a plan to honor Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

Study the Scriptures

a young man gives his mom a hug while they are outside

If you wanted to bring your parents joy, what would you do? What about your teacher? Your friend? Your coach? Why might you act differently in these situations?

Ponder what you think brings Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ joy. Think about things you currently do that might please Them and things you could do differently. At the end of the lesson, you will be invited to make a plan to follow through on impressions you receive.

Micah pleaded with Israel to remember the great blessings they had received from the Lord and invited them to repent and be gathered to Him (see Micah 2–5).

mark iconRead Micah 6:4, looking for some of the ways the Lord had shown His love for Israel. Then read Micah 7:7–8, 18–20. Mark phrases that show what the Lord would do for Israel.

When we recognize the great things God has done for us, it can be natural to wonder how we can show our gratitude and honor Him. The prophet Micah wrestled with the question of what we can do to please the Lord.

In Micah 6:6–7, the prophet used extreme examples to demonstrate that the Lord doesn’t require or want our riches. So what can we do to show our gratitude to the Lord and honor Him?

young woman holding up a picture of Jesus Christ

note iconRead Micah 6:8, looking for three things the Lord asks us to do. Make a note that includes these three invitations. You could start with “The Lord wants me to …”

Review the following study options. Complete one or more. Then complete the “Now What?” section at the end of the lesson.

Option A

What does it mean to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly?

Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke about Micah’s words. Read the following three statements, looking for what Elder Renlund taught about honoring the Lord.

Or you might watch Elder Renlund’s talk “Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God.”

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  1. Do justly:

    Elder Dale G. Renlund

    To do justly means acting honorably with God and with other people. …

    To be Christlike, a person does justly, behaving honorably with both God and other people. A just person is civil in words and action and recognizes that differences in outlook or belief do not preclude genuine kindness and friendship. Individuals who do justly “will not have a mind to injure one another, but to live peaceably” [Mosiah 4:13] one with another. (“Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2020, 109, 111)

  2. Love mercy:

    Elder Dale G. Renlund

    Loving mercy means that we do not just love the mercy God extends to us; we delight that God extends the same mercy to others. …

    To be Christlike, a person loves mercy. People who love mercy are not judgmental; they manifest compassion for others, especially for those who are less fortunate; they are gracious, kind, and honorable. These individuals treat everyone with love and understanding, regardless of characteristics such as race, gender, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and tribal, clan, or national differences. These are superseded by Christlike love. (“Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2020, 111)

  3. Walk humbly with thy God:

    Elder Dale G. Renlund

    When we receive and use the gift of the Holy Ghost after baptism, we can enjoy the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost and be taught all things that we should do, including how to walk humbly with God. …

    To be Christlike, a person chooses God, walks humbly with Him, seeks to please Him, and keeps covenants with Him. Individuals who walk humbly with God remember what Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have done for them. (“Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2020, 110, 111)

notebook iconRespond to one or more the following:

  1. How does doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly honor God?

  2. What has the Lord done for you that increases your desire to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly?

Option B

How was Jesus an example of doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly?

Christ speaks with the woman taken in adultery

mark iconStudy one or more of the following three experiences in the Savior’s life. Mark how Jesus Christ honored Heavenly Father.

Choose one way Jesus Christ honored Heavenly Father, and ponder ways a teenager could follow His example at home, work, school, or other places.

Now What?

notebook iconToday the Holy Ghost might have inspired a thought to your mind or feeling to your heart about something that could help you do justly, love mercy, or walk humbly with the Lord. Make a plan to act on what you have learned and felt by completing the following prompts in your notebook.

  • To better honor Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, I would like to focus on the phrase “” from Micah 6:8.

  • One or two specific things I would like to do are: .

Share Your Thoughts

Lesson Purpose: To help you make a plan to honor Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

share iconShare one or more of the following with your teacher or class:

  • Your plan to honor Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

  • One way a teenager could follow Christ’s example of honoring Heavenly Father at home, at work, at school, or in other places.

  • Something specific you did to achieve the purpose of this lesson.

  • Any questions this lesson raised for you. How will you try to find answers to your questions?