The document discusses the concept of mercy. It provides a working definition of mercy as actively showing compassion to others at no cost to oneself. It explains that mercy is something we must learn and exemplify, and is among the weightier matters of God's law. The document encourages learning about mercy and how showing mercy to others demonstrates that God lives within us. It prompts the reader to consider whether they are ready and willing to show mercy to others as Jesus and God have shown mercy to humanity.

2. •Most people will not listen to a
lesson entitled “Blessed are the
Merciful, ” because they think
they know everything about it.
•If that is you, be merciful and
pay attention anyway!

3. Mercy Is…
• Working definition… a person who is
merciful is one who gives or does
something for another at no cost to the one
who received it. (Active Compassion)
• Vine’s describes it as, “not simply
possessed of pity but actively
compassionate, is used of Christ as a High
priest Heb. 2:17, and of those who are like
God, Mt. 5:7…”

4. Mercy Is…
• What we all must learn and be like. Mt. 9:13
• Among the weightier matters of God’s law.
Mt. 23:23
• Personified and commanded.
Lk. 10:29-37
• What we must be constantly looking for
Jude 21
– It is through God’s mercy we are saved! Titus 3:5

5. Learn About Mercy!
• It is how we show God is living in us!
Lk. 6:36, How? see 27-35
• Jesus: the example of mercy (compassion)
Matthew 9:35-38
• It’s a part of God’s wisdom which we must
use. James 3:17
• God showed it through saving the one called
Saul of Tarsus! Acts 9:11;1Tim.1:2,8-10,12-16

6. Are You Ready To Be MercifulAre You Ready To Be Merciful??
• Think about this… James 2:13
– It is like forgiveness… Mt. 6:14-15
• Will you show mercy to anyone?
– What about someone like Saul?
• Jesus put it in more words… Mt. 25:31-46
• Are you now saying inside, Lord, help me
be merciful as I ought to be?
• “Blessed are the merciful for THEY SHALL
obtain mercy!”

7. Conclusion:
• You need to answer this question for
yourself, “Will I obtain mercy on the judgment
day?”
• You have the power to make that answer
YES, by becoming a Christian today and in
keeping God’s commands. Rev. 22:14
– Or by coming back to the Lord Jesus. Acts 8:22
• One must: Hear and believe Rom. 10:17;
Repent of sin Acts 2:38; Confess Acts 8:37;
and Be baptized Acts 22:16