Proverbs 3:1-4
God's Word Translation
My son, do not forget my teachings, and keep my commands in mind, because they will bring you long life, good years, and peace.
Do not let mercy and truth leave you. Fasten them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will find favor and much success in the sight of God and humanity.
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I don't know anyone who doesn't want to live a long life, with good years and filled with peace. Solomon tells us we can do that by holding on to mercy and truth.
Mercy is compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.
We have a perfect example of mercy and truth, in the life Jesus Christ lived as he walked this earth. He showed great mercy toward us when he willing gave his life by dying on the cross so all our sins could be forgiven. With out His mercy we would never have a chance of making Heaven our home after leaving this earth.
In John chapter 14, verse 6 Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one goes to the Father except through me."
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Father God, in heaven, there are many opportunities throughout each day for me to show mercy towards others. May it be obivious to those around me that I am a follower of Jesus Christ. In Jesus name I pray, Amen!
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