Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7 (KJV)
Mercy – God DOES NOT give us what we actually deserve
Grace – God GAVE us what we do not deserve
You cannot grieve what you have not seen, you cannot confess what you have not grieved, and you cannot repent of what you have not confessed.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 (NIV)
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Luke 6:36-37 (NIV)
What Jesus Does With Confessed Sin
- He Condemns It
- He Carries It
- He Cancels It
- He Crucifies It
- He Casts It Away
- He Chooses to Un-remember It
“…Love one another…” John 13:34
“…Serve one another in love.” Galatians 5:13
“…Be at peace with each other.” Mark 9:50
“Carry each other’s burdens…” Galatians 6:2
“…Pray for each other.” James 5:16
“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love…” Romans 12:10
“Honor one another above yourselves.” Romans 12:10
“Encourage one another daily…” Hebrews 3:13
“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you…” Romans 15:7
“Be kind and compassionate to one another…” Ephesians 4:32
“…Forgiving each other…” Ephesians 4:32