Doing Justice and Loving Mercy: Compassion Ministries, Student Workbook, SW16

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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. Every member is a minister, and every pastor/teacher is an equipper for the work of the ministry.

Eph. 4.11-13 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, [12] to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, [13] until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son

1. The entire assembly should be involved in the ministries of mercy, not just the leaders or the burdened.

2. Regardless of the size of the burden to be borne, every believer can demonstrate concrete acts of care for others.

of God, to mature manhood, to the

a. Prayer, James 5.16

measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.

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b. Giving

(1) Rom. 12.8

(2) 1 Cor. 16.1-2

(3) 2 Cor. 8.1-4

(4) 2 Cor. 9.12

(5) Heb. 13.16

c. Personal time and attention, 2 Cor. 8.3-5

3. Encourage sacrifice and cooperation for meeting mutual needs.

D. We must allow for works of love and mercy to be done both conditionally and unconditionally. Eph. 5.15-18 - Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, [16] making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. [17] Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. [18] And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit.