BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. –Matthew 5:7 (NIV)

Have mercy in me O God, according to your unfailing love. According to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.    -Psalm 51:2 (NIV)

1. WE SHOW MERCY

Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.  –Colossians 3:13 (NLT)

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. –Ephesians 4:31-32 (NLT)

2. WE SHOW MERCY

If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister[f] in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person? Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. –1 John 3:17-18 (NLT)

3. WE SHOW MERCY

SHOW IT: In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. –Matthew 5:16 (NLT)

SPEAK IT: But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. –Acts 1:8 (NIV)

4. WE SHOW MERCY

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!) –Ephesians 2:4-5(NLT)