The Mercy Ministry Mandate

What is Mercy Ministry?
Mercy ministry is the demonstration of compassion to those in need by the church or individuals. As Christians our mercy ministry must encompass the proclamation of the Gospel along with the meeting of spiritual and physical needs.

"Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: To visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world." -James 1:27

What motivates us to show mercy?

• Salvation (Matt. 18:21-35)


• The Grace of God (II Cor. 8:1-7)


• Witness to the World (I Peter 2:12)


• Obedience (Micah 6:8)


• Validation of our Faith (James 2)


• Christ's Example (Matt. 9:35-38)

Mercy is Commanded:

• Do justly, love mercy (Micah 6:8)


• Good Samaritan - "Go and do likewise" (Luke 10:25-37)


• Consider others (Phil. 2:3-4)


• Be rich in good works (I Thim. 6:18-19)


• Maintain good works / Meet urgen needs (Titus 3:8 & 14)


• Do not withhold good (I John 3:16-19)

Christ an example of Mercy:

• Fed the 5,000 (Matt. 14:13-21)


• Fed the 4,000 (Matt. 15:32-39)


• Teaching, Preaching, Healing & Compassion (Matt. 9:35-38)


• Healed many People (Matt. 15:29-31)

Other related passages:

Blessings are promised to the merciful (Ps. 41:1-3; Prov. 19:17; Matt. 5:7)

The Lord upholds the cause of the needy (Ps. 140:12)

The righteous care about the poor (Prov. 29:7)

The poor will always be with us (Mk. 14:7)