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

c. Rom. 12.14

d. 1 Pet. 3.9

II. Four Channels of God’s Divine Justice and Mercy

A. Individuals and the family: individual disciples and family units can become ministers of justice and mercy by beginning in their own web of influence .

1. The family is a ministry base, a foundation for generosity and hospitality.

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a. Lev. 25.25

b. 1 Tim. 5.8

2. In gleaning its fields, families were to leave crops for the needy to have. Families are the “frontlines” of demonstrating the mercy of God to those who are needy and hurting (Keller, Ministries of Mercy , p.125).

3. Families can practice hospitality in an urban community with the members of their extended family , especially if they make themselves available to serve others.

B. The local congregation: each congregation can develop outreaches, programs, and projects designed to mobilize and coordinate its members to meet the needs of others .