One of the first songs I learned to play on the guitar—with its easy D-G-A chord progression—was the song “Micah 6:8.” Micah 6:8 is one of those scripture verses that feels almost emblazoned in the common Christian consciousness, readily quotatable on command. “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good, and what the Lord requires of you: to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God.”
Not as readily quotable, however, is a indictment from the lips of Jesus as he offers a litany of woes to the Pharisees in Matthew. And even less noted is the similarity between Micah’s and Jesus’ admonishments (I have never seen these verses cross-referenced to eachother - have you?).
