1. Leaders hate good and love evil (1-4)

The rulers of Israel used the privilege of power to exploit the people for their own selfish gain. They hated good and loved evil. Instead of caring for and shepherding God's sheep, they ate them up. They led the people, not in the paths of righteousness but in the way of death. When selfish rulers cry out to God, he will not answer.

2. Prophets who work for money (5-7)

If the prophets were fed, they would proclaim peace; if they were not fed, they would make war. The sun would set for such prophets, and night would envelope the land. There would be no word of God and no vision or hope.

3. A prophet who speaks the truth (8-12)

Micah was filled with power and with the Spirit of the Lord because he spoke God's word with courage and truth. He rebuked corrupt leaders and lying prophets.

Application: Lord, fill me with your Spirit so that I can teach your word truthfully and do what is right.
One Word: Declare the word of the Lord