Attitude Check continues with a powerful message on mercy and forgiveness. Pastor Lee Jenkins teaches from the fifth Beatitude, emphasizing the biblical principle that what goes around comes around. Through scripture, real-life examples, and the parable of the unmerciful servant, listeners are challenged to extend mercy just as God has shown mercy to us.

Verses:

Matthew 5:7, Galatians 6:7, Proverbs 11:25, Luke 6:38, Matthew 18:21-35, Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 6:14-15, Ephesians 4:31-32

Key Points/Topics Covered:

• The Principle of What Goes Around Comes Around
• Understanding Mercy and Grace
• The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
• Forgiveness as a Command, Not an Option
• Distinguishing Between Forgiveness and Reconciliation

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Introduction to Attitude Check Series
03:30 - Prayer for Christlike Attitudes
07:00 - Introduction to the Fifth Beatitude
10:45 - Exploring the Principle of What Goes Around Comes Around
18:00 - Biblical Examples Supporting Mercy
24:30 - Defining Mercy and Grace
30:00 - The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
42:15 - Practical Principles of Forgiveness
50:00 - Prayer for Forgiveness and Salvation Invitation
57:00 - Closing Announcements and Invitation to Connect

Main Takeaways:

- Mercy is compassion or forgiveness shown even when you have the power to punish.
- Forgiveness is a decision, not an emotion, and it frees you more than the offender.
- Forgiveness and reconciliation are different; forgiveness is mandatory, reconciliation is conditional.

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