MORE THAN A HASHTAG 2.3

Learning to love mercy

Let this be a reminder, God isn't motivated by a desire to punish us. God wants to see us transformed. God’s mercy has the power to cause that kind of transformation in our lives, then empower us to show that same mercy to others. When it comes to justice, God is calling us to love mercy.

Question of the Day: What is one situation you need to learn from so you can be better at loving mercy as God calls us to?

​Discussion Questions:

• Read Hosea 6:6. How would you have explained this verse to Simon, the Pharisee from today's story? Back then, remember people often made sacrifices and offerings in order to please God.
• Has anyone hurt or offended you recently? Tell us about it.
• How might you be able to show that person mercy, instead of judgment or revenge?
• This week, what's one way you plan to show someone else mercy?