5th "BE-ATTITUDE"

”Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”
Matthew 5:7

Mosaic Medleys – Beatitude Series

Mercy is shown through forgiveness, kindness and compassion to those who need some type of help and is rooted in the realization that we have been shown mercy by God.  Forgiving offenses regardless of the reasons or circumstances, looking for the good qualities in people, being helpful and giving toward the weak, sick and poor, plus being tender-hearted and sympathizing are all part of having a merciful attitude.  

Having the attitude, however, is only the first part of mercy.  Doing something about it is the all important second part.  Some works of mercy include feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, counseling the doubtful, and comforting the sorrowful, even a simple smile.

The result is divine mercy in this life and in the final judgment, not because we did enough good deeds, but because we were eager to share the mercy with others that we are shown every day. 

                                        Joyce