TURNING POINT WITH DAVID JEREMIAH.
Turning Points Devotional with Dr David Jeremiah is a daily load of wisdom and spiritual insight to help you stay in touch with God every day. Read today’s edition below.
The Topic of David Jeremiah Devotional for today 17th February 2025 is “Mercy Given, Mercy Received”
Scripture: Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Recommended Reading: Matthew 6:14-15
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David Jeremiah Daily Devotional for Today 17th February 2025
The phrase “an eye for an eye” is often heard in cultural conversation where retaliation is being justified. The phrase is biblical, being found in Exodus 21:22-25—but its purpose was not to justify retaliation but to limit it. In other words, punishment was to be limited to what was appropriate in light of the damages incurred. But in Jesus’ day, the Exodus standard was being used to justify retaliation instead of forgiveness.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus raised the standard when it comes to responding to those who have injured us. Instead of retaliating with vengeance, Jesus said we should forgive those who have harmed us. Yes, wrongdoing deserves a response. But Scripture teaches that we are to leave judgment to God and our response should be one of mercy and forgiveness (Romans 12:19-20). The best way to think about mercy is the withholding of punishment that is deserved. Jesus said the merciful will be blessed by receiving mercy themselves.
Look for an opportunity to show mercy toward someone who may not deserve it—the same mercy that God has shown toward us by forgiving our sins.
I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.
Abraham Lincoln
Read-Thru-the-Bible: Numbers 25-26
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