Mercy, response to God's

God's merciful dealings with believers should move them to show similar acts of mercy to others, as well as to rejoice in his graciousness and proclaim it to others.

The proper response to God's mercy

A self-giving faith

Romans 12:1 See also Psalm 13:5, Psalm 52:8; Ephesians 2:8; 1 Timothy 1:16; Hebrews 4:16; 1 Peter 5:5; James 4:6

Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

A merciful attitude towards others

Luke 6:36 See also Micah 6:8; Zechariah 7:9; Matthew 5:7, Matthew 9:13; Luke 10:27–37; James 2:12–13

Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

A forgiving attitude towards others

Matthew 6:12 parallel Luke 11:4 See also Matthew 6:14, Matthew 18:21–35; Luke 6:37, Luke 17:3–4; 2 Corinthians 2:7; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13

And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

Mercy is to be a characteristic of daily living

Hebrews 13:1 See also Matthew 25:37–40; Romans 12:9–21; Jude 1:23

Continue in brotherly love.

By God's mercy, the believer can persevere

2 Corinthians 4:1 See also 2 Thessalonians 3:3–5

Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.

Sharing God's grace and mercy with others

2 Corinthians 8:1 See also 2 Corinthians 5:14–20

Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.