Part 5: Sermon On The Mount Series: Growing Closer Through Mercy.

Can you ever recall a time in your life when you knew you should have gotten in trouble, but the person just let it go? That is an example of being merciful. Do you recall the feeling of built-up tension and release of anxiety when the person just told you it was not a problem? Jesus wants us to understand that mercy can soften hearts rather than make them more resistant.  

In Matthew 5:7 (NASB), Jesus says, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” Mercy is showing compassion to someone when they have offended us. Our culture today has made it acceptable to look for the faults of others and to magnify them. Culture says if someone does you wrong, be quick to point out their fault and demand correction; however, Jesus, in his counterculture way, lets us know that mercy is to be valued in his Kingdom.  

What about in our marriages? When our spouse does something wrong, are we quick to point out their flaws, or are we merciful? Being merciful allows you to get closer to your spouse rather than being judgmental. Being merciful helps us walk in humility as we understand that we are not perfect and that we need God's mercy to cover us. Being merciful also helps to lower the emotional temperature in the room. When our emotions run high, and we are tempted to move into defensiveness and blaming, reminding ourselves that we should be merciful will help lower the tension. 

How do you rate yourself in giving mercy? (Good, Fair, Poor). In what way can you show more mercy to your spouse this week? Commit Matthew 5:7 to memory. God values mercy.

Blessed are the merciful. 

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