Doing Justice and Loving Mercy: Compassion Ministries, Mentor's Guide, MG16

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D O I N G J U S T I C E A N D L O V I N G M E R C Y : C O M P A S S I O N M I N I S T R I E S

D. As representatives of the Kingdom of God, we are to demonstrate this kingdom perspective regarding difference in our works of mercy and justice.

1. We as Christian peacemakers are to pray for peace between and among people.

a. 1 Tim. 2.1-2

b. Ps. 122.6-8

2. We are to strive in all things to be peacemakers, aggressively following the plain teachings of our Lord on the issues of difference, reconciliation, and grace, Heb. 12.14.

a. Matt. 5.9

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b. 2 Cor. 13.11

c. Eph. 4.1

3. We must demonstrate in our own families and local churches the reconciliation won for us by Christ, Rom. 14.17-19.

a. No fences, barricades, or walls can be acceptable where the Spirit fills the members, Gal. 5.22.