We no doubt encounter many situations in a day where we can either offer mercy or require it ourselves. We tend, as mortal men, to overreact to certain things that take place in our lives. As we grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ we are to become more and more like him. We must develop a genuine affinity toward showing God's grace and mercy for this is how he wooed us. The harsh, fire and brimstone approach wouldn't have worked on us and neither will it work on others.
The world is a bubbling cauldron of hate and prejudice, but love and mercy neutralizes hate. When attacked by hate our natural tendency is to retaliate, to strike back with greater force. In place of retaliation, emulate the Lord with regards to mercy and you will have lifted the veil to the kingdom of God for others to see. rlkeller
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