1. The Bible's Teaching on Mercy  A. Old Testament commands and examples   1. The essence: "Love your neighbor as yourself" (Lev 19:9-17)   2. The expression: Caring for the needy (Deut 15:4-7, Job 31:16-22, Is 10:1-2, Is 58:6, Zech 7:9-10)   3. The basis: God's mercy (Ps 140:12)  B. New Testament commands and examples   1. Demonstrated by Jesus Christ (Matt 9:27, Luke 4:18)   2. Commanded of Jesus' followers (Luke 10:25-37, John 13:34, II Cor 13:11, Gal 5:13, Gal 6:2, I Thes 5:11, I Thes 5:15, I Peter 4:8-10, I John 3:16-18) 2. Some Practical Instruction on Mercy  A. The basic guiding principle ("Love your neighbor as yourself")  B. Preparation   1. Comfort (II Cor 1:3-5)   2. Money   3. Time   4. Energy  C. Communication   1. Of the needy   2. How to help   3. Scripture   4. Prayer   5. Ask probing questions  D. Visits  E. Actions
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