2. Keys Of the Kingdom Godly Character for a Godless World

3. Holding Back Matthew 5:7

4. Holding Back Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

5. Facets of Mercy Mercy can be viewed as holding back the punishment that someone rightly incurs. Mercy can be viewed as sympathizing with others, the catalyst for compassion. Mercy can be viewed as forgiving the trespasses of others against us. Mercy can be viewed as imitating God who is all merciful, and from whom we learn mercy.

6. Reciprocal Principle Mercy was given to us by God, and we are under a mandate to give mercy to others. When we give mercy, it returns to us through others or through God. Mercy is rewarded with mercy! We learn to give mercy even in the face of unfaithfulness like God did with Israel and His covenant.

7. Key of the Kingdom Mercy is a precious commodity that a world without forgiveness, compassion and godliness lacks and desires. Mercy is a taught attitude and action, not naturally occurring in humanity. We must be the one to act on mercy, not think someone else will do it. Mercy will be given in short bursts now, and by our God in the end of time fully!