Hearing That Helps Against Sin [Family Worship lesson in Micah 6:9–16]

Why is wickedness dangerous for God’s people? Micah 6:9–16 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word read in the public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that wickedness is dangerous for God’s people because God is faithful to Himself and His covenant warnings. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson) Summary from transcript: Pastor's devotional centers on God's unwavering holiness and faithfulness, particularly as demonstrated through Micah's warning to Judah regarding their persistent wickedness. It emphasizes that God's judgment, symbolized by the “rod,” is not arbitrary but a consequence of covenant violations and a reflection of His righteous character, refusing to overlook deceit and injustice. The message underscores the heightened danger of sin for God’s people, who are in a special covenant relationship with Him, and calls for repentance, faith, and a recognition of God’s attributes to avoid the devastating consequences of covenant curses and ultimately, to experience peace by His grace.