Beatitudes: Mercy

The Beatitudes: Mercy
The Gospel of Matthew 5.7

            Passive, personal, inward
            Active, social, outward

            Righteousness and mercy

A. WHAT IS MERCY?

            Matthew 9.12-13

            1.  Kindness toward sinners

                            Romans 5.6-8

            2.  Kindness toward the sick

                            Matthew 9.27;  15.22;  17.15;  20.30-31

B. HOW IS MERCY TO BE EXPRESSED?

            1.  Feelings     [Matthew 20.30-34]

            2.  Words     [James 1.19-20;  2.12-13]

            3.  Deeds     [James 3.13-17]

C. WHERE DOES MERCY COME FROM?

            1.  Spiritual poverty  [5.3]

            2.  Mournful  [5.4]

            3.  Meekness  [5.5]

            4.  Hunger and thirst for righteousness  [5.6]

John Olson