Text: Matthew 5:1-7, ESV
Jesus calls us, in Matthew 5:7, to be merciful to those around us. Can we firstly lay claim to the mercy God has shown us at the cross, and how should that compel us to live and show mercy with those around us? Many of us understand what is at stake, but the challenge at hand is if we know why it should matter to us. What is the heart of the merciful person in light of God’s Kingdom? In this sermon, we will observe three realities that every merciful person must understand if he is to bear the name of Jesus faithfully.