Matthew 5:7 / Blessed are the merciful – Thad Norvell

Jesus often illustrated terms and ideas more than he explained, and his parable of the Good Samaritan gives us a deeper understanding of his meaning when he says, “Blessed are the merciful.” Contrary to what we often assume to be the point of the story, he is inviting his questioner (and us) to realize that we are the one in need of mercy, a realization that will compel us to live mercifully.