Justice. Mercy. Humility.: A Simple Path to Following Jesus
Ebook
We've made following Jesus far too complex. We don't know what
to do with all the things in the Bible that seem necessary, so we
make them into a to-do list: love others, forgive those who hurt
you, have joy, be patient, stay faithful, give to the hurting,
serve in your church, pray without ceasing, confess your sins, and
on and on. These are all great things, but is a checklist really
what Jesus intended when he said, "Follow me"?
More than two thousand years ago, the prophet Micah implored Israel
to return to its true calling: "Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly
with your God." Could this plainspoken Bible verse not only sum up
how we should live today but breathe a fresh purpose into our
souls?
In this practical and freeing book, pastor Rusty George shares the
simplicity of what God desires from us. Living a faithful life
should not be a chore, and George teaches how to put away our
checklists and walk humbly according to God's will for our
lives.
From the Back Cover
A Faithful Life Doesn't Have to Be Complicated
We've made following Jesus far too complex. If we don't
watch ourselves, the Bible can turn into a to-do list: love others,
forgive those who hurt you, be patient, give to the hurting, serve
in your church, pray without ceasing, confess your sins, and on and
on. But is checking things off a list really what Jesus intended
when he said, "Follow me"?
More than two thousand years ago, the prophet Micah called upon
Israel to return to its true calling: "Act justly, love mercy, walk
humbly with your God." Could it be that this is the most practical
way to follow Jesus? In this freeing book, pastor Rusty George
shares how to let this verse simplify your understanding of what
God asks of you. What does justice look like in this day and age?
How are we to show mercy to others and ourselves? And perhaps most
difficult in this selfie world, what does it mean to live a humble
life?
A life of faith should not be a chore, so put away your checklists
and learn how to walk simply with God.
"In unpacking this gem of a verse--Micah 6:8--Rusty manages to
be wise, insightful, and even laugh-out-loud funny. What a powerful
resource for those who want to bring focus to their
faith."
--CHRISTINE CAINE, Founder A21 & Propel
Women
Rusty George is the lead pastor of Real Life Church in
Valencia, California. Through his 15 years at RLC, the church has
grown to over 7,000 people and two campuses, and attracts a large
online community. Rusty speaks regularly at conferences across the
country, and he lives with his wife and two daughters in Santa
Clarita, California.