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The Power of Mercy: Embracing Compassion in Our Lives

Explore the essential Christian virtues of mercy and compassion through the teachings of scripture. From 2 Corinthians 1:3, we learn about God as the Father of Compassion. Matthew 25:35-36 compels us to help the hungry, thirsty, and imprisoned, emphasizing our call to act with kindness. Romans 12:8 encourages us to show mercy cheerfully. Furthermore, Zechariah 7:8-9 calls for true justice paired with mercy. This exploration urges us to cultivate these qualities to counter feelings of depression and frustration, while walking humbly with God.

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The Power of Mercy: Embracing Compassion in Our Lives

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  1. Two important verse Greek Word Oiktirmos = pity, mercy compassion 2 Corinthians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, The Outworking

  2. Matthew 25:35-36 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,  I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was ill and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”

  3. The Gift of Mercy

  4. Mercy and Judgement Mercy and cheerfulness Romans 12:8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. Zechariah 7:8-9 And the word of the LORD came again to Zechariah: "This is what the LORD Almighty says: 'Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Micah 6:8 He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

  5. The danger of this gift The emotion Depression and frustration The Problem of need

  6. The Protective fruit The Force of self-control The Force of Gentleness The Force of Joy

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