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Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Explanation of Matthew 5:7
By Brian David
"Mercy" in the Bible represents love, and the desire we have to do good things for people when we love them. The ultimate mercy, of course, comes from the Lord, who loves us constantly and infinitely, forgives us every wrong and works constantly to get us to choose heaven.
This verse, then, tells us that those who love others and act from that love will be fully receptive of the Lord's love, ultimately in heaven.
Jeremiah 51:15
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He has made the earth by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding has he stretched out the heavens:
