The means of grace (basic Christian practices) are divided into two general categories: works of piety and works of mercy. Works of piety are how Christians grow and mature in loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. The works of mercy are how disciples live out their love for God in the world by loving their neighbors as themselves in acts of compassion and justice.
Works of Piety
• Prayer (private & family)
• Public worship
• The Lord’s Supper
• Reading & studying Scripture
• Christian conference
• Fasting or abstinence
Works of Mercy
• Feeding the hungry
• Clothing the naked
• Caring for the sick
• Visiting the jails and prisons
• Sheltering the homeless
• Welcoming the stranger
• Peacemaking
• Acting for the common good
Do you practice both these categories? If not make the change today ! Take a decision , make a commitment to live by these teachings of Christ.
Source: GBOD
Works of Piety
• Prayer (private & family)
• Public worship
• The Lord’s Supper
• Reading & studying Scripture
• Christian conference
• Fasting or abstinence
Works of Mercy
• Feeding the hungry
• Clothing the naked
• Caring for the sick
• Visiting the jails and prisons
• Sheltering the homeless
• Welcoming the stranger
• Peacemaking
• Acting for the common good
Do you practice both these categories? If not make the change today ! Take a decision , make a commitment to live by these teachings of Christ.
Source: GBOD
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