Gift of Mercy

[so-jesus-e-deus]

[FONT=&quot]Question asked by Pamelasv:[/FONT]
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· [FONT=&quot]“Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.” [/FONT][FONT=&quot](Romans 12.8)[/FONT][FONT=&quot].[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]How do you think one would excersize the gift of mercy?[/FONT]

 

[trofimus]

In the context of the verse you posted it means "to show mercy happily", IMHO.

 

[trofimus]

In the context of the verse you posted it means "to show mercy happily", not only do it because we must, IMHO.

Sorry for the second answer, my connection got messed up a little.

 

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Question asked by Pamelasv:

· “Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.” (Romans 12.8).

How do you think one would excersize the gift of mercy?

*** by doing good deeds as the Lord directs---- a cheerful heart in giving to others ----- being a blessing to people...

 

[p_rehbein]

Just read the rest of the Chapter to find the answer................


9) [FONT=&quot] Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.[/FONT]
10[FONT=&quot] .) Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;[/FONT]
11[FONT=&quot] .) Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;[/FONT]
12[FONT=&quot] .) Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;[/FONT]
13[FONT=&quot] .) Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.[/FONT]
14[FONT=&quot] .) Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.[/FONT]
15[FONT=&quot] .) Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.[/FONT]
16[FONT=&quot] .) Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.[/FONT]
17[FONT=&quot] .) Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.[/FONT]
18[FONT=&quot] .) If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.[/FONT]
19[FONT=&quot] .) Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.[/FONT]
20[FONT=&quot] .) Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.[/FONT]
21[FONT=&quot] .) Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.[/FONT]