The Beatitudes Part 5
Matthew 5:7
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
Read also Hosea 5:11-6:11a
God desires that we be merciful, even to those who may have made bad choices and appear to be reaping what they have sown. If we don’t show mercy to them, why should we expect God to grant us mercy? Do we want and expect God to give justice to others, but be merciful to ourselves?
[But] God [is] merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. Psalm 84:15