Beatitude 5: The Blessings of Mercy
Many are the blessings of mercy. They touch the critical parts of our spiritual and physical life. Jesus said:
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” (Matthew 5:7)
Mercy has not always been regarded as a positive trait. In some cultures, it was even viewed as a sign of character weakness. Nevertheless, in most major religions, it is identified as one of the attributes of God.
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