MERCY

If we would only give to others the same consideration we want for ourselves, at least our little slice of the world would be nicer. We would like to think we know ourselves and our judgements toward others are in concert with that self knowledge. The truth is we are far more merciful to ourselves than to others. We ignore, or at least try to ignore, how unworthy we really are. We try to silence our deep desire to love and be loved. We say "they" are so needy. We know down deep we are capable of much more evil then we have committed. Yet, we say how could "they" do such a thing? We don't take into account the advantages we have had that others did not have. We just shake our heads at "them." In short we are quick to slam others when we would look for mercy if guilty of the same offences. We know the verse well, we just don't always act like it. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23) Have a great day living by God's mercy and extending mercy to those you meet!