1. Jesus Values Mercy Matthew 9:9-13 Jesus Values Mercy Matthew 9:9-13

2. For I desire mercy and not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. Hosea 6:6 For I desire mercy and not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. Hosea 6:6

3. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7

4. Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful. Luke 6:36 Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful. Luke 6:36

5. Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5

6. For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. James 2:13 For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. James 2:13

7. Putting it into practice: 1.When you see distress respond with compassion, pity, mercy regardless of race, religion, or tradition. 2.Make sure you are focued on the most important matters: justice, mercy, faith. 3.Make a list of people you feel are undeserving of God’s mercy. 4.Look up all the verses on mercy and meditate on them; commit a couple to memory. Putting it into practice: 1.When you see distress respond with compassion, pity, mercy regardless of race, religion, or tradition. 2.Make sure you are focued on the most important matters: justice, mercy, faith. 3.Make a list of people you feel are undeserving of God’s mercy. 4.Look up all the verses on mercy and meditate on them; commit a couple to memory.