READ: Galatians 6:1-10

“Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.” – Matthew 5:7

Aleader is someone who knows the importance of showing mercy.

Certain political leaders came on the scene spitting fire and brimstone. They passed judgement on others for minor crimes and sentenced them to death. Years later, they discovered that members of their own government were doing worse things.

If they were to apply the same measuring rod to these individuals, they would probably have to execute their entire government.

“Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.” A wise leader knows that he may need mercy himself one day. That is why a true leader is merciful to his followers.
“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted” (Galatians 6:1).

This Scripture says that people who are spiritual must be careful to be merciful. Have you caught a thief today? Please show mercy! I know that you find it difficult to appreciate the circumstances under which you could be accused of being a thief one day, but do show mercy.

I am not predicting that every man of God will fall. All I am saying is that it is wise to be merciful rather than judgemental. Mercy triumphs over judgement!
Surely you will need the mercy of God in your life. God looks at how much mercy you show to others.