When we fully realize how much mercy God has extended towards us – mercy that we never deserved yet He freely gave – how can we not extend mercy to others? Forgiveness is not natural – it is only within the scope of God’s forgiveness and mercy that we are able to forgive at all and extend mercy towards others.
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Vessels of Mercy
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Matthew 5:7 ESV Mercy is most often defined as withholding punishment from one who deserves it. Yet mercy is so much more than that. Mercy flows out of God’s lovingkindness, His compassion, patience, and unconditional love. Mercy involves a desire to help those who are suffering. …
Mercy
When we fully realize how much mercy God has extended towards us – mercy that we never deserved yet He freely gave – how can we not extend mercy to others? Forgiveness is not natural – it is only within the scope of God’s forgiveness and mercy that we are able to forgive at all and extend mercy towards others.