 What
is the Gift of Mercy?
 Literal meaning
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To have compassion; to show kindness; to feel
sympathy of heart. |
 Description
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| The gift of mercy is the special ability that God gives to certain
members of the body of Christ to feel genuine empathy and compassion for individuals, both
Christian and non-Christian, who suffer distressing physical, mental or emotional
problems, and to translate that compassion into cheerfully done deeds that reflect
Christ's love and alleviate the suffering. |
 Bible references
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 Distinctives
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People with this gift:
 | focus upon alleviating the sources of pain or discomfort in suffering people; |
| address the needs of the hurting, poor, or marginalized; |
| express love, grace, and dignity to those facing hardships or crisis; |
| serve in difficult or unsightly circumstances and do so cheerfully; |
| concern themselves with individuals or social issues in which people are treated
unjustly. |
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 Personal traits and behaviors
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| A person with this gift is usually: |
| Empathic |
Compassionate |
Sensitive |
Tolerant |
| Caring |
Comforting |
Responsive |
Kind |
 Cautions
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People with this gift:
| should beware of becoming an enabler to those who need to make some difficult
changes in their life; |
| need to guard against feeling unappreciated, since some of the people helped
will not show or express any appreciation; |
| can lose balance in their own life because of the burdens they are carrying for
others. |
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 Mobilizing for ministry
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| People with this gift are needed in the church for: |
| Deacon/deaconess |
Community services |
Poverty ministry |
| Counselling |
Nursery attendant |
Meals on Wheels |
 Related gifts
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| This gift belongs to the category ASSISTANCE. You may find useful to get information on other gifts
which belong to this same category. These gifts are: |
| Helps |
Hospitality |
Service |
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