Show Mercy

Chapter 2 of James has discussed the sins of favoritism in the church, the neglect of the poor and partiality in our treatment of others. Now, James is calling us to live according to the grace we have been given by God through faith in Jesus Christ.
James 2:12-13

I.) Live According to Christ: V12

A.) The Law of Liberty: Romans 6:15, Galatians 5:1, 1 Peter 2:16, Galatians 5:13, 1 Corinthians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 10:23

B.) Live According to the Law of Liberty: Colossians 3:17, 2 Peter 1:4-8, Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 4:8

II.) Lack of Mercy Shows Lack of Faith: V13a

A.) Lack of Mercy Reveals Lack of Faith: Matthew 6:15, Romans 2:6-11, Matthew 18:23-35, Matthew 25:41-46

B.) Mercy Reveals Faith: Matthew 5:7, 2 Corinthians 4:1-2, 1 Timothy 1:16

III.) God Provides Mercy: V13b

A.) God is Merciful: Micah 7:18, Hosea 11:8, Hebrews 8:8-12, Ephesians 2:4, 2 Corinthians 1:3, Luke 6:36

B.) God Desires to Show Us Mercy: Ezekiel 33:11, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, Ezekiel 18:23

Food for thought: Have you received God’s Mercy?