Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. I. WHAT IS CHRISTIAN MERCY? 1. Its nature. 2. Its objects. 3. Its author. 4. Its design. II. How is IT EXEMPLIFIED? 1. In the forgiveness of enemies. 2. In various acts of kindness. 3. In deep concern and effort for the spread of the gospel. III. WHAT IS THE BLESSING WHICH CHRISTIAN MERCY INSURES? 1. He will have mercy shown him from the subjects of his bounty. 2. A merciful Providence will attend the merciful Christian. 3. Mercy shall be shown him at the last day. IV. A FEW OBSERVATIONS TO EXCITE YOU TO CHERISH A MERCIFUL DISPOSITION. 1. The more you abound in mercy, the more you are conformed to the precepts of the Scriptures. 2. The more you abound in mercy, the more will you resemble God. 3. The more we abound in mercy, the more eminently we appear to possess the spirit of Christ. (J. Jordan.) Parallel Verses KJV: Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. |
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