Matthew 5:7 Amplified Bible
“Blessed [content, sheltered by God’s promises] are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.”
To show mercy to another person is a godly trait. Scripture is clear that the mercy we show others is the mercy God will show us on the last day. That sentiment shows up both in Matthew 7:1-2 & James 2:13. The Gospel of Matthew states that we “…not judge others, and you will not be judged. For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged.” In James letter chapter 2, verse 13 he writes, “There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy to others. But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you.”
We are not to administer revenge to anyone for God says in Deuteronomy 32:35, “It is mine to avenge; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; their day of disaster is near and their doom rushes upon them.” Sometimes we want to get back at someone so bad we can taste it, but we mustn’t. We must give it to God and leave it there. Turn and walk away.
This is very much a sowing/reaping thing going on here. Scripture tells us in the book of the minor prophet Hosea, just as Israel had, those who sow the wind shall reap the whirlwind. (Hosea 8:7)Mercy is a Godly characteristic and since we are to strive to reflect the behavior of Christ, we should exhibit mercy, even when we feel it is not warranted. Let God’s word be our guide, not the principles of this world. Until next time, walk with the one true King and be a blessing!
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