Beatitudes: the Mercy Giver by ric gustafson
Two times people asked Jesus about receiving God's mercy. One was a legal scholar the other a rich ruler. Both asked him the same question?. What must I do to inherit eternal life?. What is required for God to show them mercy?. Both men were given much. Jesus told the rich ruler he lacked one thing. He was told to sell everything and then follow Jesus. The rich ruler walked away.
The legal scholar knew how to obtain God's mercy. He said to Jesus love God and love your neighbor. Jesus told him the Parable of the Good Samaritan. When asked at the end who in the story was the best neighbor the scholar replied the one who had mercy on him. Jesus told the scholar to go and do like wise.
God's mercy to us is that he sent his only Son to die on a cross for us. So that we have a chance to live with him forever. That is God's mercy. God loves us more than anything else.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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