Everyone seems to love a good revenge story, but Jesus says, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Most people care about justice and want things to be “fair,” so long as it benefits them. But when it comes to being shown mercy, we don’t really care about things being fair. We just want whatever’s best for us and don’t care about what other people want or need. If we want to be shown mercy (and we all need forgiveness) we need to be merciful!
Bible Verses About Mercy:
- Matthew 5:7 | Blessed are the merciful.
- Colossians 3:13 | Forgive as God forgave you.
- Leviticus 19:18 | God teaches us to not seek revenge.
- Luke 6:36 | God is merciful, let’s be like Him!
Family Time Questions About Mercy:
• Why do people like revenge stories?
• Why are you blessed if you show mercy?
• Does it usually feel good or bad to show mercy?
• Have you ever been shown mercy? How did it make you feel?
Prayer:
Dear God, thank you for your love and mercy. Help me to be merciful and to remember that I need mercy too. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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