A mother once sought the pardon of her son from the Emperor Napoleon. Napoleon said that it was the boy’s second offense, and justice demanded his death.
“I don’t ask for justice, but plead for mercy,” the mother responded. “But he does not deserve mercy” said the Emperor. “It would not be mercy if he deserved it,” cried the mother. “Well, then, I will have mercy,” said the Emperor, and he gave full pardon to the son.
Beloved, let us show mercy to others because we will receive judgment without mercy if we show no mercy.
“Mercy triumphs over judgment” (James 2:13; cf. Matthew 18:23-35).
—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets
“I don’t ask for justice, but plead for mercy,” the mother responded. “But he does not deserve mercy” said the Emperor. “It would not be mercy if he deserved it,” cried the mother. “Well, then, I will have mercy,” said the Emperor, and he gave full pardon to the son.Beloved, let us show mercy to others because we will receive judgment without mercy if we show no mercy.
“Mercy triumphs over judgment” (James 2:13; cf. Matthew 18:23-35).
—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets
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