Mercy and Forgiveness

The mercy we seek should only be outweighed by the mercy we give. How could we ask for more than we are willing to give? We are to ask God for mercy and forgiveness, yes. But are we willing, better question, are we capable of giving that mercy and forgiveness to someone as unworthy as our self?

Self-centered sinner; you can’t receive what you won’t give. In fact, if you won’t give mercy and forgiveness, you won’t have it and won’t be given it.

Mercy and forgiveness aren’t ours. They’re Gods, so we can never run out, will always be true, and will accomplish what they are intended to accomplish.

Everything of God’s is meant to be given. Mercy, forgiveness, love, peace, understanding, patience, edification, etc. The very thing we need, is the very thing we are to give to the same unworthy folks like our self. Our needs and deficiencies are met and fulfilled and replenished plus some when we give them away. It is a hole that is filled by God, emptied by us, then overfilled back by God. The more we give the more God gives.

Pride punishes, especially those who infringe upon their pride. Pride will justify its actions. And legally, ethically, morally and righteously speaking, the prideful person may be correct. But mercy and forgiveness are not due to those who meant no harm or no ill will. In fact, there is no qualifier for mercy and forgiveness. If there was, then it wouldn’t be mercy and forgiveness.

Bill Hitchcock