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The Chosen: Compassion Following Power - Charismatic (Matthew 25:31-46)

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In The Chosen, every miracle of power is also an act of compassion: healing is for real sick people; feeding thousands addresses real hunger. Power and compassion are inseparable. Charismatic theology holds together supernatural power and practical service. The same Spirit who gives gifts of healing gives gifts of mercy. Matthew 25's criteria aren't "did you prophesy?" but "did you feed, clothe, visit?" Authentic Spirit-filling produces Spirit-fruit including compassion (Galatians 5:22). The judgment asks whether power produced love. Spirit-empowered churches must be serving churches.

Topics & Themes

power and compassionSpirit giftsmercyservicefruit

Scripture References

Matthew 25:31-46Galatians 5:22

Emotional Tone

compassionhopejoy

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adults

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