DAILY READINGS: 2 Kings 8; Jeremiah 42:7 to 43:13; Hebrews 11:1-16
Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness. Romans 12:8
One of the examples given to us by the risen Christ is that of showing mercy. There are two ways of doing this—either with an element of reluctance and self righteousness, or to do it in a way that gives both parties joy, and brings them closer. Remember that, but for the grace of God, it could have been you or me in the wrong. —Brian Russell
To labour and to love,
To pardon and endure,
To lift thy heart to God above,
And keep thy conscience pure. —Anne Bronte