In a world quick to cancel and slow to forgive, Jesus calls us to mercy. Mercy doesn’t excuse sin or enable abuse—it reflects the mercy we’ve received from Christ. Real mercy changes how we relate to God, ourselves, and others, offering compassion without abandoning justice.

In a culture marked by outrage and polarization, the Beatitudes call us to meekness and mercy. Meekness admits I do not have everything 100% right, while mercy remembers you do not either. If we embraced these two traits, our nation would be calmer, kinder, and closer to the heart of Christ.