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Oct 27, 2013

Love in Action (Part 5)

Passage: Matthew 5:7

Preacher: Travis Fleming

Series:Upside Down Attitudes

Detail:

If we are to apply the truths of this Beatitude of mercy then it requires us...

1.  Examining God's exhortation for mercy.
     Involves understanding that mercy is...
          A.  Rooted in His person
          B.  Displayed at His passion.
     And is to be...
          C.  Exercised by His people.

2.  Delving into a great example of mercy.
     Shows us that mercy involves...
          A.  Identifying the need.
          B.  Embracing the need.
          C.  Alleviating the need.

3.  Disposing of our excuses to mercy.
     Our excuses usually come from...
          A   Past experiences.
          B.  Present circumstances.
          C.  Possible contamination.
          D.  Racial prejudices.
          E.  Poor theology.

4.  Finding the courage to engage confidently. 
     Requires...
          A.  Remembering frequently what God has done
          B.  Forgiving others sincerely
          C.  Admitting our fears honestly
          D.  Asking God to see needs clearly
          E.  Giving sacrificially
          F.  Reaping satisfaction joyously