Spiritual Gifts: Acts of Mercy

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I. INTRO

A. Where We’ve Been

B. Where We’re Going

C. Main Text

Romans 12:8 ESV

8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

D. Pray

E. Context

any act of mercy toward others, such as visiting the sick, caring for the elderly or disabled, and providing for the poor. 69 Those who are active in such ministries of mercy should be especially careful, Paul advises, to avoid a grudging or downcast attitude, but they should strive to minister with “cheerfulness.”

Hebrews 12:15 ESV

15 See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;

Moo, Douglas J.. The Epistle to the Romans (New International Commentary on the New Testament) (p. 771). Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.. Kindle Edition.

Defined as the Supernatural ministry gift of engaging in practical acts of kindness

all are called to act kind.

Jesus says in...

Matthew 25:35–36 ESV

35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’

Matt 25:3

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James, Jesus’ brother says

James 2:15–16 ESV

15 If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that?

in our goings we are to act kind…not just being nice, but doing acts of kindness…mercy

This is the spiritual ministry & gift of mercy allowing the whole church to be Jesus’ hands & feet

Luke 10:33–34 ESV

33 But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. 34 He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him.

Dorcas had the spiritual gift of acts of mercy

Acts 9:36 ESV

36 Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity.

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Acts 9:39 ESV

39 So Peter rose and went with them. And when he arrived, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping and showing tunics and other garments that Dorcas made while she was with them.

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GMCC has a ministry sharing mercy call the Peoples Pantry