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Contemplating mercy

Mercy Is Shown To Those Who Mercy Show

Mercy is shown to those who mercy shows  Matt 5:7


Judging and condemning is so easy, 
to show mercy is much harder
Evil deeds abound today, 
criminals are much smarter.

Vengeance feels really good, 
it is often said.
But...
How good can it feel, 
when it's your mercy that's dead?

Showing mercy to others feels good
even if we feel they don't deserve it
We know we're doing what is right
letting resentment go is worth it.
Because...

In the end it's resentment 
that kills you... eventually
So why not try this divine quality
and live your life mercifully.

John Derek Hamilton
May 06,2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 5/7/2016 3:53:00 AM
"In the end it's resentment that kills you" - lovely line:) Such great truths of the Bible expounded beautifully :)
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John Hamilton
Date: 5/7/2016 6:52:00 AM
Thanks Jo really appreciate your comments.
Date: 5/6/2016 11:33:00 PM
I enjoyed this, John - great lesson thru content well-worded ... CayCay
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John Hamilton
Date: 5/7/2016 6:50:00 AM
Thanks Cay Cay for your visit and comment, hope all is well!
Date: 5/6/2016 5:02:00 PM
The title grabbed my eye but the read grabbed my spirit! The 4th and 5th lines of the 2nd stanza provoke very deep thought! The last two lines....an affirmation to emulate daily! This needs to be read!
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John Hamilton
Date: 5/7/2016 6:47:00 AM
Hi Walter your visits and comments are truly encouraging, thanks so much for your kindness.
Date: 5/6/2016 1:39:00 PM
Lovely write, John. The Bible does say that mercy will be shown to those who show mercy. I'm just wondering if in the fourth line of your third stanza a NOT is missing? Hugs
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John Hamilton
Date: 5/6/2016 3:32:00 PM
Hi Eileen thanks for your visit, yes Matthew 5:7 is the basis for this poem. I don't see where anything is missing but thanks for your observations.
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