"Open the doors of Mercy, Blessed Mother of God…" - with these words, Christians ask for help from the Mother of God herself.
If we turn to her for support and help, then why do we refuse this to ordinary people? We began to forget that mercy is one of the key spiritual qualities of a person.
What is this?
Referring to the dictionary, we see the following definition. Mercy - sympathy for others, selfless help to them. This is a manifestation of love, compassion and care towards the neighbor. A merciful person is a person who follows the main Christian commandment “love your neighbor as yourself.”
This quality is manifested not only in caring for the closest people. For example, when a mother takes care of her children, it is her duty. And if a person knows that a sick grandmother lives in his stairwell, and buys her medicine or food, then this is mercy.
Mercy extends to all?
Merciful is the one who helps not only people. Such a person will not pass by a homeless cat, he will definitely feed her. Ideally, he will try to attach or take it for himself. Ata person showing compassion and love for animals, a bird feeder hangs outside the window.
All living things are worthy of help and caring attitude. When we show compassion to a living being, we become merciful towards it.
Can this quality be developed?
The question is really difficult. Are you ready to give up some blessings in favor of your neighbor? Let's say you have a hundred rubles in your wallet. Would you spend fifty of them on milk for the old grandmother next door? If yes, then mercy is already in you.
This quality primarily requires sacrifice. Sometimes you have to deny yourself to help someone. When a person helps out of excess, that's good. But if a person takes away from himself and gives to those who are more in need, it is doubly valuable.
Looking for synonyms
Is there a synonym for the word "merciful"? Well, there won't be just one. Here are some of them:
- Compassionate. Often this word can be heard in the context of ridicule or condemnation. And if you take a closer look at it, it turns out that the word is very good. Heartache is the word.
- Compassionate.
- Pitiful.
- Human.
- Compassionate.
- Compassionate.
Where did the word come from?
From the Old Russian language. Originally translated as "kind" or "compassionate". Over time, it turned into a separate word.
Conclusion
Summing up our material, I would like to note: a merciful person,as a rule, often endures ridicule and poking for his kindness. But this is not to be feared. By being merciful, people make this world a better and kinder place.
