Beatitude #5- The Merciful, Part 2 (TMF:405)

Friday, May 13, 2016
Peace to Live By: Beatitude #5- The Merciful, Part 2 (TMF:405) - Daniel Litton
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       Many a times, throughout the Gospels, Jesus showed mercy to those who desperately needed it. Many a times, individuals would call out to God for mercy, and Jesus would be very willing to give it. The Apostle Paul would note, in Romans chapter 11, “For God has consigned all to disobedience, that he may have mercy on all” (Romans 11:32, ESV). God is in the mercy business—he is merciful to sinners, and merciful collectively to all. On a more serious note, Jesus wanted to make it clear to his followers, and everybody really, that mercy is not only needed but also is required and necessary. Last time we talked a little bit about unforgiveness, and I want to touch again on this subject today. God wants the Christian to have mercy on others—whether the offender be a Christian or non-Christian. As a matter of fact, God demands it and warns anyone who does not take heed to his Words. Let’s look at Mark 11:25. Jesus said, “And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses” (Mark 11:25, ESV).