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Scripture: Micah 6:8 (ESV) "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?"

1. The Weight of This Moment

We are living in an anxious, divisive, and volatile political time.

A recent survey found that nearly one in four Americans believe political violence may be necessary to “save” the country.

Social media algorithms amplify rage and contempt because anger keeps people engaged.

Public life is dominated by partisan divisions, cultural conflicts, and ideological entrenchment.

It would be easy to feel overwhelmed; to think that we are not equipped to meet this moment well.

We often focus on “the requirement”, but Micah’s words remind us of something important: "He has shown you."

God has not left us without guidance. We don’t have to invent our own strategies or rely on the wisdom of the age. He has already given us what we need.

2. The Resources God Has Already Given Us

When God tells His people what He requires (to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly), He is not asking the impossible. He is calling them back to what He has already given them.

And for us, the same is true: The resources we need to engage public life faithfully are already ours.

A. We Have the Scriptures

The Bible is not silent on questions of justice, mercy, power, or leadership.

The Old Testament prophets teach us about justice that is rooted in righteousness and tempered by mercy.

The Gospels show us Jesus modeling courageous engagement while refusing to be co-opted by political factions.

The Epistles call us to live as citizens of heaven, influencing the world while not conforming to it.

In a world drowning in hot takes and viral outrage, we are called to be people whose minds are shaped by Scripture, not just the latest headlines.

B. We Have the Traditions of the Church

We are not the first generation of Christians to wrestle with questions of public faithfulness.

The early Church navigated an empire hostile to their faith.

The abolitionists and civil rights leaders drew on Christian conviction to challenge injustice.

The faithful saints in every era have demonstrated what it means to seek justice while loving mercy.

We don’t have to build this from scratch—we stand on the shoulders of a great cloud of witnesses.

C. We Have One Another

One of the greatest resources God gives His people is community.

We discern better together than we do alone.

We challenge each other’s blind spots.

We strengthen each other’s faithfulness.

And this is why PLF exists—to learn together how to better access the resources of our faith for the work we are called to do.

This fellowship is not about giving you a prepackaged political agenda.

This is not about telling you what positions to hold.

This is about growing in wisdom, discernment, and faithfulness together.

3. The Invitation: Walking This Road Together

At the heart of Micah’s words is an invitation—not just a list of requirements, but a call to walk with God in faithfulness.

We are not left to figure this out on our own. We are not called to navigate public life without guidance. We are not sent into a chaotic world without tools.

He has shown us. He has given us what we need.

And over the next nine months, we will explore these resources together—learning, growing, and discerning how to engage more faithfully and effectively in public life.

Let’s commit to that journey together.

Closing Prayer: Lord, in a time of confusion, You give us clarity. In a moment of division, You give us unity. As we embark on this fellowship, open our hearts to Your wisdom. Reveal the resources that You have set before us and the resources You have placed within us to accomplish things in public life that glorify You and better our world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.