What Does God Expect From Us? By Bruce W. Robida

 

This is what God expects from His people, in His kingdom:

 
Justice, mercy, defense for the helpless, help for the poor, and help for each other, motivated by love, first for God, and then for everyone else.

Justice:

Proverbs 18:5, 29:7
Luke 11:42

Mercy:

Matthew 5:7, 9:13, 12:7, 18:33, 23:23
Luke 10:37
James 2:13, 3:17
Jude 1:23

Defense for the helpless:

Isaiah 1:17
Psalm 82:3
Proverbs 31:9

Care for others:

Galatians 6:2
2 Corinthians 9:12
Ephesians 4:29
James 2:16

Love God:

Matthew 22:37
Mark 12:30
Luke 10:27
John 8:42

Love your neighbor:

Matthew 19:19, 22:39
Mark 12:31
Luke 10:27
Romans 13:9
Galatians 5:14
James 2:8

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