Matthew 5:7
Anyone know the definition of mercy? According to the dictionary it is compassion or forbearance shown especially to an offender or to one subject to one’s power. It also means a blessing that is an act of divine favor or compassion, compassionate treatment of those in distress.
Do you understand our need for mercy? But God's mercy is great, and He loved us very much. Though we were spiritually dead because of the things we did against God, aHe gave us new life with Christ. You have been saved by God's grace. (Ephesians 2:4-5) There is not a single person reading this today, or in the world, that is not a sinner needing salvation. God’s great mercy gave us a way to escape the punishment that sin brings. He showed His wonderful love for us when He gave us Jesus.
Why do you wait? If you haven’t chosen to turn away from the world, confessed the name of Jesus and submitted to be cleansed in the waters of baptism yet, what are you waiting for? God’s great mercy is waiting for you.
If you are a Christian, are you merciful? This is not the only blessing that we receive from God that He expects us to show to others. Remember what Jesus told the disciples when teaching them to pray?Forgive us our sins, just as we have forgiven those who sinned against us. (Matthew 6:12) If we want to receive forgiveness, we are to be forgiving people. The same is true with mercy. If we want God to be merciful to us, then we must be merciful to others.
What will be the attributes of a merciful person? Above all, a merciful person will have and show love. (I Peter 4:8) A merciful person will be kind to others, bearing with them as they learn and grow. (Ephesians 4:1-2) A merciful person will be a forgiving person. A merciful person understands that they are not perfect and are in need of mercy themselves. We understand that our dependence is on God. Want to have a song in your heart today? Are you a person who shows mercy? They are blessed who show mercy to others, for God will show mercy to them.
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