Show Mercy

Luke 10:36-37

Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” “The one who showed him mercy,” replied the expert in the law. Then Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” (Luke 10:36-37)

An expert of the law was testing Jesus and asked Him, who was a good neighbor. Jesus shared the story the Samaritan had been robbed and left for dead on the side of the road.

Jesus told him that the one who was the good neighbor was the one who showed the Samaritan mercy and helped him.

Jesus is commanding us to be merciful to others. He says, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matthew 5:7)

Our sinful nature is driving us to not be merciful. Our sinful nature wants us to lash out at people, be vengeful and make them pay for their wrongs.

Ask God to help you to have mercy towards others and show people mercy. ~ Jeff M Newman

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