Series: LIFE @ 180

Part 5: “THE MERCIFUL"

7Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

Matthew 5:7 (NIV)

What does it mean to be Merciful?

1.________________ to anyone in need (responding to compassion)

2.______________________ empathy and pity…it is love in action

3.________________________ deserved punishment

4._____________________________ God’s love to those who have hurt us unjustly

Elements Involved in Being Merciful

1.Mercy and ___________________ Mat 18:21-35

2.Mercy and ___________________

3.Mercy and ___________________

4.Mercy and ___________________

5.Mercy and ___________________

The Result of Being Merciful:

1.Yields more _________________ from God (Mat 5:7b)

2.Develops your ___________________ ____________ of showing mercy (Rom. 12:8)

3.You become a _________________ to others 2 Cor. 1:3-4

4.Meets _________________________ needs 2 Tim. 2 24-25

What can I do to be more Merciful?

1.Pray for God to ______________ ______ ____ ______ ______________ that was extended to you

2.Pray for God to ________ ________ _________________ to be merciful… to spouse, siblings, other family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and total strangers!

3.Don’t ______________ ______ ________ ___________; you will be miserable

4.Be willing to _______________ ________ ________ ____________ sake (Phil 3:10; Rom. 8:17)