The greatest example of mercy is found in the life of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who walked in mercy every day, healing multitudes, feeding thousands, and casting out many demons. As He was dying on the cross, He mercifully asked God to forgive those who had crucified Him. Mercy, often translated from the Hebrew word hesed, means goodness, kindness, and mercifulness, as well as loyal, steadfast, or faithful love, emphasizing a bond between those in the relationship. In the Bible, mercy appears around 150 times, frequently as hesed, but also as lovingkindness, goodness, and compassion. Another Hebrew term, rāham, conveys love, compassion, or mercy, while kapporeth refers to the Mercy Seat atop the Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing a covering where God judges with mercy, covering our sins. Mercy is understood as compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm, often to those who are miserable or needy. God is described as the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, showing mercy even to the worst offenders, not always issuing deserved punishment. His chief disposition toward sinful man is mercy, driven by love to bring man back to Himself. In the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, a man forgiven an immense debt by a compassionate king refuses to show mercy to another who owes him little, illustrating God's great desire to extend mercy to us despite our unpayable debts of sin. The Parable of the Good Samaritan shows a man moved by compassion to help a beaten, helpless stranger, demonstrating that feelings of mercy must be acted upon to be meaningful. God's mercy is further revealed in raising us, though dead in sin, to be seated at His right hand in Christ, an act of profound grace. As Psalm 136 repeats twenty-six times, His mercy endures forever.

The Sermon on the Mount ( Matthew 5-7 ) contains Jesus' instruction primarily to His disciples, outlining seven unified character traits- the Beatitudes defining the "children of light." These are not optional attitudes but a complete picture of Christlike character that God is forming in His people. These seven traits are: 1 Poor in spirit- genuine humility that opens the way to repentance and God's grace. 2Those who mourn- sorrow over sin and evil, not merely personal lost. 3Meekness- gentle strength expressed through kindness and self-control. 4Hunger and thirst for righteousness- a deep desire to obey God personally to see righteousness rule the world 5 Mercy- compassion in action, reflecting God's own merciful nature. 6.Purity of heart- single-minded devotion to God, modeled by Christ's servant-hearted humility. 7. Peacemaking- actively pursuing peace in relationships through godly character. Together, these traits mirror the very character of Jesus Christ, marking those destined to the Kingdom of God. Possessing then inevitably leads to persecution because such lives shine as light in a dark world. Therefore, Jesus calls His disciples the salt of the earth and the light of the world, warning that failing to live out these traits makes one spiritually ineffective . Paul's exhortation to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling" reminds believers that God is actively working in them . The Beatitudes describe not multiple choices, but a complete perfected character- the life of those called to reflect Christ, glorifying Almighty God, shining as lights in a corrupt Satanic world.