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      A Faith That Makes Me More Merciful & Less Judgmental

      Rick Warren | July 26, 2020

      If you’re serious about becoming like Jesus, then your life mission must be the same as his. Jesus didn’t save you to be a judge of other people but to lead them to God’s mercy. In this message, Pastor Rick Warren continues our study through the Book of James and gives you several ways you can be less judgmental and more merciful to everyone.

      Message Action Plan

      Message Action Plan

      Three Essential Questions
      After watching the message take some time reflect on the following three questions.

      1. What did you hear? What point in this message was most impactful for you?
      2. What do you think? How did this message challenge, change, or affirm your thinking?
      3. What will you do? How will you put into practice what you've learned today?

      "You must show mercy to others, or God won't show mercy to you when he judges you one day. But the person who shows mercy will stand without fear at the judgment. Mercy triumphs over judgment!" James 2:13 (NCV)

      Mercy = Love in action

      WHY DOES GOD EXPECT ME TO
      SHOW MERCYTO EVERYONE?

      1. BECAUSE GOD CONTINUALLY SHOWS ME MERCY

      "God is so rich in mercy, and he loves us so very much, that when we werespiritually dead and doomed because of our sins, he gave us a new life inChrist!" Ephesians 2:4-5a

      "Shouldn't you have mercy on others, just as I have shown mercy to you?"
                                                                                          Matthew 18:33

      2. BECAUSE GOD WANTS ME TO BECOME LIKE HIM

      "I don't want your sacrifices! I want you to be merciful!"   Hosea 6:6

      "God has clearly shown you what is good and how he expects you to live:
      You must treat everyone justly, love mercy and walk humbly before God." Micah 6:8

      3. BECAUSE I NEED MERCY TO GET INTO HEAVEN

      Jesus: "If you refuse to forgive others, your Father in Heaven will not forgiveyour sins." Matthew 6:15 (NLT)

      "God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy." Matthew 5:7

      4. BECAUSE BEING MERCIFUL IS A REMEDY FOR DEPRESSION

      Jesus: "Happy are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." Matthew 5:7 (LB)

      "A merciful person helps himself, but a cruel person hurts himself." Proverbs 11:17 (GW)

      HOW DOES GOD EXPECT ME TO
      SHOWMERCY TO EVERYONE?

      1.       FORGIVE PEOPLE WHEN THEY MESS UP

      "When people sin, you should forgive and comfort them, so they won'tgive up in despair."2 Cor. 2:7 (CEV)

      "Forgive us our sins, just as we forgive those who have sinned against us."   Luke 11:4 (NLT)

      ACTION PLAN:  Who do you need to forgive this week? Who do you need to give another chance to this week?

      2.  BE PATIENT WITH PEOPLE'S QUIRKS

      "Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because
       of your love." Ephesians 4:2 (LB)

      "Accept one another just as Christ has accepted you. This brings gloryto God!"    Romans 15:7 (NLT)

      ACTION PLAN: What quirk or irritation do you need to be patient with and accepting in a family member?

      3. SHOW RESPECT TO PEOPLE YOU DISAGREE WITH

      "Treat everyone you meet with dignity." 1 Peter 2:17 (Mes)

      "Don't get bitter or angry or use harsh words that hurt each other.Don't yell at one another or curse or ever be rude. Instead, be kindand merciful."  Ephesians 4:31-32a (CEV)          

      ACTION PLAN: Who do you need to treat with respect this week that you disagree with?

      4.       HELP ANYONE WHO IS HURTING

      "Whenever you possibly can, do good to those who need it." Prov. 3:27 (TEV)

      "Jesus saved us, not because of good things we did, but because of hismercy. He washed away our sins and gave us a new life." Titus 3:5 (NLT)

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        November 1, 2020
      • A Faith That Can Heal Illnesses
        October 25, 2020
      • A Faith That Can Transform Weaknesses
        October 18, 2020
      • A Faith Known For Integrity
        October 11, 2020
      • A Faith That Helps Me See The Truth
        October 4, 2020
      • A Faith That Handles Wealth Wisely
        September 27, 2020
      • A Faith That Doesn’t Need To Hoard
        September 20, 2020
      • A Faith That Knows The End Of The Story
        September 13, 2020
      • A Faith That Passes The Tests Of Life
        September 6, 2020
      • A Faith That Doesn't Hold On To Hurt
        August 30, 2020
      • A Faith That Reduces Quarreling
        August 23, 2020
      • A Faith for Facing an Uncertain Future
        August 16, 2020
      • A Faith That Keeps Me From Playing God In The Lives Of Others
        August 9, 2020
      • A Faith That Keeps Me Hopeful
        August 2, 2020
      • A Faith That Makes Me More Merciful & Less Judgmental
        July 26, 2020
      • A Faith That Helps Me Filter What I Say
        July 19, 2020
      • A Faith That Handles Delays Patiently
        June 27, 2020
      • A Faith That De-Escalates Conflict
        June 21, 2020
      • A Faith That Plants Seeds Of Peace
        June 7, 2020
      • Real Faith Versus Fake Faith
        May 31, 2020
      • A Faith That Loves My Neighbor As Myself
        May 24, 2020
      • A Faith That Leads To Emotional Health: Part 2
        May 10, 2020
      • A Faith That Leads To Emotional Health: Part 1
        May 3, 2020
      • A Faith That Anchors Me In Storms
        April 19, 2020
      • A Faith That Counters My Bad Habits
        April 5, 2020
      • A Faith That Makes Tough Choices Easier
        March 29, 2020
      • A Faith That Isn’t Troubled by Troubles
        March 22, 2020
      • A Faith That Walks Through the Valley of Virus
        March 15, 2020
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