How Do The Merciful Obtain Mercy? (Beatitudes, Part 5 of 8) - The Times Gazette

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How Do The Merciful Obtain Mercy? (Beatitudes, Part 5 of 8) - The Times Gazette

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy” (Matthew 5:7). “This verse means if you give mercy, you shall receive it,” says Anna, age 9. “It reminds me of the golden rule, ‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.’” The golden rule is still golden, but Jesus went a step further when he spoke of loving your enemies. As Christina, 6, says, “If someone is bad to you, forgive them.” If you’re skeptical about showing mercy, cons…