Reflecting God's Mercy

Jun 6, 2021 • 8 Attitudes to Live By

Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, they will be shown mercy.

Titus 3:5 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.

The Five Motivations for showing mercy to others:
1.I will show mercy to others, because God _________it.
Micah 6:8
No, O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
2.I will show mercy to others because I would want to be shown mercy.
Matthew 7:12
Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you.
3.I will show mercy to others, and balance it with w_____
4.I will show mercy to others, because I have truly received Gods mercy.
Matthew 9:13
But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.'
5.I will show mercy to others, because God has been _________ to me.

Ephesians 2:4-5 “God’s mercy is so abundant, and his love for us is so great, that while we were spiritually dead in our disobedience he brought us to life with Christ. It is by God’s grace you have been saved” (GNT).

Lamentations 3:22-23, AMP It is because of the Lord’s mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great and abundant is Your stability and faithfulness.

Psalms 51:1-2 Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins.2 Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin.

Matthew 10:8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

Ephesians 2:8-10 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.