Proverbs 11:17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. Definition of merciful from websters 1828… Having or exercising mercy; compassionate; tender; disposed to pity offenders and to forgive their offenses; unwilling to punish for injuries;
The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, the Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering and abundant in goodness and truth. Exodus 34:6.
Compassionate; tender; unwilling to give pain; not cruel.
When you and I came to Jesus, we needed mercy.  The Publican cried… God be merciful to me a sinner.  How can we refuse to be merciful and treat others with cruelty when we have ourselves experienced the mercy of Almighty God?  Do you want to be blessed? Of course you do!
Then consider… Matthew 5:7  Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.  The merciful man is at peace knowing that he can show mercy to others because the Lord has shown great mercy to him.  Lord have mercy… He does!  Now go thou and do the same.
Amen.  Pastor