Always operate from a heart of mercy. One day we will all need someone to show us mercy. We should plant the seed of mercy everywhere we go and in everything we do so that when we need it that is the harvest we will reap. I think the problems going on in this forum could be corrected by all of us Christians following this one simple bit of advice, which by the way, is commanded of us:
Micah 6:8 in several different versions:
"He has made clear to you, O man, what is good; and what is desired from you by the Lord; only doing what is right, and loving mercy, and walking without pride before your God."
"The LORD God has told us what is right and what he demands: "See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God.""
"You mortals, the LORD has told you what is good. This is what the LORD requires from you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to live humbly with your God. "
"He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? "
"He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."
"But he's already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It's quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, And don't take yourself too seriously - take God seriously."
"No, the Lord has told us what is good. What he requires of us is this: to do what is just, to show constant love, and to live in humble fellowship with our God."
"No, O people, the LORD has already told you what is good, and this is what he requires: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God."
