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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Mercy

Following the Example of Jesus

Following the Example of Jesus – Matthew 4:23

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You might not be a dynamic speaker or able to heal the sick and cast out demons. But you can share the good news of the kingdom with others

Why do the wicked prosper?

Why Do the Wicked Prosper? – Jeremiah 12:1

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Why do the wicked prosper? This is a question that many ask. We cannot know all God's reasons. But we can trust that he is in control.

A warning about judging others

A Warning About Judging – Matthew 7:1-2

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Jesus warns us against judging other people because we will face the same level of judgment that we have shown. Show mercy instead.

Your eyes are the lamp of the body

The Lamp of the Body – Matthew 6:22-23

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Your eyes are the lamp of your body. Seek to see clearly the world and people around you. And let it change the way you treat them.

Blessed are the merciful

Blessed Are the Merciful – Matthew 5:7

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Blessed are the merciful. Those who show mercy and seek understanding rather than passing judgment on those who are different.

social justice

What Does the Bible Teach about Social Justice?

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Social justice involves caring for the poor and helpless in society. And the Bible admonishes us repeatedly to practice social justice.

throwing stones

Throwing Stones – John 8:7

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It would be so easy to join with the religious leaders of Jesus' day and throw stones at those who are sinful. But am I any better than them?

mercy justice and salvation

How Do God’s Mercy and Justice Work Together in Salvation?

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God's mercy and justice come together at the cross, resulting in our salvation. God did for us, in the death of Jesus, what we could not do.

who is my neighbor

Who Is My Neighbor – Luke 10:29

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In response to the question "Who is my neighbor", Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan. Our neighbor is anyone that we can help.

even the dogs under the table

The Dogs Under the Table – Mark 7:27-29

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Jesus will show mercy to all who come to him. Even the unworthy dogs under the table who seem of no account. Jesus loves us all.

Our great high priest

Hebrews: Our Great High Priest (4:14-16)

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Because Jesus is our great high priest, who has experienced the life we live, we can confidently come to God for his grace and mercy.

We are saved because of God's mercy

Saved, Because of His Mercy – Titus 3:4-5a

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God will save us, not because of anything we do, but because of his mercy. He will save all who call to him with faith in the Lord Jesus.

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