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Disturbing Thoughts About Mercy
Posted on Saturday, January 31st, 2026 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: beatitudes, Blessed are the merciful, Carol McClain, Eph 4: 32, Luke 6: 31, Luke 7:47, Matt. 5:7, Matt. 9: 10-13, mercy, Micah 6:8, why should we be merciful?, Writing Redemption

Matt. 5:7: Delight in graciously helping others knowing God will graciously help you. Carson, co-founder of Gospel Coalition, writes: “Mercy is a loving response prompted by the misery and helplessness of the one on which love is to be showered.” Mercy flows directly out of the previous four Beatitudes (we know ourselves to be poor …[ read more ]

Disturbing Thoughts About Mercy

Matt. 5:7: Delight in graciously helping others knowing God will graciously help you. Carson, co-founder of Gospel Coalition, writes: “Mercy is a loving response prompted by the misery and helplessness of the one on which love is to be showered.” Mercy flows directly out of the previous four Beatitudes (we know ourselves to be poor and needy, hungering for righteousness.) Mercy is one of the richest words in Hebrew tradition. One of the key qualities of God, lovingkindness, generosity to the weak and helpless, continued love for people even when they’re unfaithful. How much mercy you show is the result… ...[ full story ]

Carol McClain