“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matthew 5:7)
Now, we turn to the fifth beatitude. It’s the only one that assures a direct reciprocation of one’s virtue. The merciful will also receive mercy. This is an inescapable spiritual law. Those who sow mercy reap it back without fail.
To be merciful is to be compassionate. It’s selfless attention that is paid to the needs and concerns of others. The more you think of others, the more others think of you. The more you help, the more you will be helped. What you give to people determines what you receive.
Non-Christians have all sorts of theories and doctrines that attempt to explain this phenomenon. Especially among Buddhists and Hindus, they believe in a concept called karma. Per their belief, a person has more than one existence, so whatever you do in one particular existence, you will face its repercussions in your next existence.
As Christians, however, the Bible teaches us that we only live once, and after death, judgment (Hebrews 9:27). Whatever we do in this life, whether good or bad, we will reap its fruit both here and in eternity.
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” (Galatians 6:7)
May God fill our hearts with compassion for it’s our demonstration of mercy that qualifies us to receive more mercy.
Remain inspired!
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