Posts Tagged ‘ Mercy ’

VerseD: Philippians 2:3

Do nothing out of selfish ambition  or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.

Philippians 2:3, CSB

We walk in the footsteps of Christ, thinking of others’ needs more than our own, liv8ng sacrificially more than for ourselves, bringing glory to God rather than ourselves.

VerseD: James 4:17

So it is sin to know the good and yet not do it.

James 4:17, CSB

We walk in the footsteps of Christ, and this looks like doing good in loving obedience to God, helping others and doing what is right even when no one is looking.

VerseD: John 8:12

Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.”

John 8:12, CSB

We walk in the footsteps of Christ, and walking in obedience to God reveals our sins as well as His righteousness and love for others flowing through us.

VerseD: Matthew 18:4

“Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child—this one is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 18:4, CSB

We walk in the footsteps of Christ, the one who welcomed and loved children and calls us to the same humble curiosity as children. Likewise, we should encourage curiosity and care for all children.

VerseD: Deuteronomy 7:9

Know that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps his gracious covenant loyalty for a thousand generations with those who love him and keep his commands.

Deuteronomy 7:9, CSB

We walk in the footsteps of Christ, our faithful God who is faithful to His covenants and saves us, especially after we have been unfaithful. Let us walk in the power of the Holy Spirit to live faithfully for our Savior.

VerseD: Colossians 3:13

bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you are also to forgive.

Colossians 3:13, CSB

We walk in the footsteps of Christ, treating others as He has treated us,  beginning with forgiveness and mercy by the power of the Holy Spirit.

VerseD: Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Matthew 5:7, CSB

We find hope and strengthened faith in living out the promise of being merciful, knowing God was merciful to us first, so we help lead others to the hope of Christ and grow in His faithfulness.

VerseD: Colossians 3:12

Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience

Colossians 3:12, CSB

God cares for us and provides for us. By His Spirit, He helps us care for each other, as well. Love God and His Church.

VerseD: Luke6:36

Be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.

Luke 6:36, CSB

Let us help each other through life, because our Lord has offered us eternal life.

VerseD: Hebrews 4:16

Therefore, let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need.

Hebrews 4:16, CSB

Life is hard. God is good. He has redeemed us through Christ, and He can empower us with His grace and strength to get through.