Mercy triumphs over judgment!
Our God is a God of mercy. In its simplest form, mercy is an act of love to someone who does not deserve it. At its root it means that there is some punishment or wage to be paid but it has been pardoned or paid for. If we are to be kingdom people, we must learn to be merciful toward others.
“But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.” Ephesians 2:4-5
The problem is that we are too just. We like justice too much. We think, “I can’t offer mercy to them, they don’t deserve it” (They should get what they deserve). But James tells us (2:13) that mercy triumphs over judgment (in fact, the NIV adds an exclamation point)! Judgment, like justice is when we get what we deserve. Mercy is when we don’t get what we deserve (judgment/punishment). And grace is when we get what we don’t deserve. So, mercy trumps judgment but grace trumps even mercy! Wow. Who are you prone to judge? To whom do you need to show mercy? Do it today.
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5:7
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