Mercy is a word that we use so often when we are describing our God. “He is merciful”. “Grant us mercy”. “May the Lord have mercy upon you”. The word mercy is used 174 times in the Bible. Mercy relates to forgiveness or withholding punishment. In Psalm 52 we are told that the mercy of God is not only an encouragement to trust, but the object of it, that is the grace and goodness of God in Jesus Christ which endures continually. The spiritual works of mercy address the needs of peoples’ minds, hearts and souls. We can show mercy in the following ways: 1. Admonish the sinner (give correction to those who need it) 2. Instruct the ignorant (share our knowledge with others) 3. Council the doubtful (give advise to those who need it) 4. Comfort the sorrowful (comfort those who suffer) 5. Bear wrongs patiently (be patient with others) 6. Forgive all injuries (forgive those who hurt us) 7. Pray for the living and the dead Psalm 52:8-9 But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God;
I trust in the faithfulness of God forever and ever. I will praise You forever, because You have done it, And I will wait on Your name, for it is good, in the presence of Your godly ones. Comments are closed.
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