Text: Lamentations 3:22-23; Matthew 5:7
Jesus, in the Beatitudes, gave us one of the most famous quotations. In Matthew 5:7 Jesus says this, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” In other words, what Jesus is saying is that if you want to receive mercy from God then you have to give or show mercy towards others.
What actually is mercy?
- Mercy is love in action. Psalm 34:19; Psalm 145:8; Mark 1:40-45
How do i show mercy?
2. Always have the willingness to do what needs to be done. Mark 1:41
3. My Willingness to show mercy and compassion have consequences. Isaiah 58:5-12