“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” The word “mercy” means “unconditional love.” This is the kind of love for others that disciples must have to become channels of God’s love. When we are merciful, our motives are often questioned because unconditional love is hard to understand, especially for people who have never seen it before. When we love unconditionally, as God loves us, our motives are pure.
