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Do Any of the 38,000 denominations and non denominations of Protestants?

Do any kind of Works of Mercy? Such as:

works of mercy is as follows:

•To feed the hungry;

•To give drink to the thirsty;

•To clothe the naked;

•To shelter the homeless

•To visit the sick;

•To ransom the captive; (visit the imprisoned)

•To bury the dead.

The spiritual works of mercy are:

•To instruct the ignorant;

•To counsel the doubtful;

•To admonish sinners;

•To bear wrongs patiently;

•To forgive offences willingly;

•To comfort the afflicted;

•To pray for the living and the dead.

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  • 8 years ago
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    Yes, many do but some just want to 'wins souls'( usually from other Christian groups)

    and are concerned about the End of The World

    some are not interested in 'works"

    none really compare to the scope of application of the Works of mercy ( commanded by Jesus) that the Catholic Church does

  • 8 years ago

    Many do. I think the Episcopalians are particularly effective at works of mercy and social justice, but I don't want to leave out any other groups or denominations. The Mennonites are also well known for disaster relief and other outreach ministries, as are the Quakers and many others. Nearly every denomination and sect sponsors some kind of humanitarian outreach.

  • Moi
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Ours does all these with the exceptions of "bury the dead" which is a personal concern that has nothing to do with righteousness or salvation. Some elect cremation.

    Mat 8:22 But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

    Luk 9:60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

    And in the last category, we do not pray for the dead. That is an unbiblical pagan practice which has zero efficacy

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    I love it when someone knows the Catholic listing of Works of Mercy, and how wonderful they are.

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  • 8 years ago

    United Methodists. At least my Church is, and we do. I bet most others of most denominations do to...

  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Occasionally, just often enough to feel like good Christians. Of course they spend most of their time ranting about gay marriage and liberals, so there's not much time left for helping the needy.

  • 8 years ago

    Thats a good question .

  • 8 years ago

    Of course they do.

    Source(s): Catholic deacon
  • 8 years ago

    Some do.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    Of course they do.

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