What is mercy? Is it just being nice and compassionate? Or is it something deeper? Jesus said people who show mercy are blessed, but in a world built around power, payback, and punishment, that sounds upside-down. This message unpacks one of Jesus’ boldest stories to show how mercy isn’t passive or weak. It raises real questions: What if I’ve been wronged? What if I don’t feel like forgiving? Can I actually use what I have to make things right instead of just getting even? Mercy isn’t soft. It’s strong. And it might just be the key to breaking cycles we don’t even realize we’re stuck in.

Matthew 5:7 | Chris Shandrow