Here we have the Lord’s complaint against his people and it begins with an indictment (v1-5). The mountains are called as a witness (v1-2). These ancient hills have seen so much of God’s faithfulness and His people’s faithlessness.

There is a heartfelt appeal from the Lord (v3) speaking about what He has done for His people in Egypt (v4), in Moab (v5a) and in the Promised Land (v5b). Shittim (v5) was where they crossed the Jordan and Gilgal (v5) was their first camp in the Promised Land

Micah guides as to what God requires of those who would come to Him (v6-8). God needs not multiple offerings (v6-7) but rather His people do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with their God. In God’s eyes outward religion is no substitute for a Christ like life.

The evidence of the people’s sin is recited (v9-12) and then the punishment that His people deserve (v13-16). Part of the judgment will be a life of striving but no contentment, and surely, we can see this all around us.