“Blessed are the merciful for they shall be shown mercy.” —Matthew 5:7

Why should I be merciful?

1. God describes

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   “The Lord passed in front of Moses and called out, “Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.” —Exodus 34:6

2. God has

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   “But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus.” —Ephesians 2:4-7
   “He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.” —Titus 3:5

3. God

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   “He has shown you, O mortal, 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.” —Micah 6:8

4. We are going to

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   “Because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” —James 2:13

How can I show mercy?

1. Showing mercy to

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2. Showing mercy to

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   “Be merciful to those who doubt…” —Jude 22
   “A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.” —Isaiah 42:3

3. Showing mercy to

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   “Love covers over a multitude of sins.” —1 Peter 4:8

4. Showing mercy when

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   “Do not spread slanderous gossip among your people.” —Leviticus 19:16

5. Showing mercy with

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   “Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” —Ephesians 4:2

6. Showing mercy when

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   “Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief… But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.” —1 Timothy 1:13-16

7. Showing mercy by

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   “I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” —Matthew 9:13