Introduction

I. Extending Mercy (1-6)

   A. Willing to Be with Unbelievers

“We should not completely withdraw from all
unconverted people.  It would be cowardice and
indolence to do so, even if it were possible; it
would remove many opportunities of doing good. 
Rather, we should mix with them prayerfully, firmly
resolved to take our Master and our Master's business
with us.  There are two questions which we can
profitably ask in this connection.  First, ‘Do I, in
company, spend all my time in light and worldly
conversation?' Second, ‘Do I endeavor to follow,
however feebly, the example of Christ?'…So long as we
go into company as Christ went to the Pharisee's
house, we will come to no harm.” J.C. Ryle

   B. Ministering to Those in Need

II. Exhibiting Humility (7-14; James 4:1-2)

III. Entering the Kingdom (15-24; 11:27-28)

   A. The Background

   B. The Application

   C. The Future

IV. Understanding Discipleship (25-35)

Conclusion

“That man is no fool who gives up what he cannot
keep, to gain what he can never lose.” Jim Elliott