Two important

verse

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

Greek WordOiktirmos = pity, mercy compassion

Matthew 25:35-36For 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.”

The Gift of Mercy

Mercy and

cheerfulness

Mercy and

JudgementRomans 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.

2 Corinthians 9:6-7Remember 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 6:8He 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.

Zechariah 7:8-9And 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.

The danger of this gift

The

emotion

The Problem of need

Depression

and

frustration

The Protective

fruit

The Force of Joy

The Force of self-control

The Force of

Gentleness