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What should motivate Christians to show mercy?

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Christians are motivated to show mercy by recognizing the mercy they have received from God.

The motivation for Christians to show mercy comes from the profound understanding of the mercy they themselves have received. Jesus taught that 'blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy' (Matthew 5:7), indicating that the experience of God's mercy compels believers to act mercifully toward others. When believers see their own debt of sin forgiven, as depicted in Matthew 18, they recognize the vast difference between the mercy they have been shown and the small offenses they might have against them, which encourages them to forgive and be merciful cheerfully.
Scripture References: Matthew 5:7, Matthew 18

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Showing Mercy Wtih Cheerfulness
Todd Nibert · Dec 20, 2015
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