Twice Blessed
Matthew 18:21-35
Illustration
by Billy D. Strayhorn

Though centuries old, Portia's words to Shylock still speak with the eloquence of God, "The quality of mercy is not strained, it droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven upon the place beneath. It is twice blessed: it blesseth him that gives, and him that takes."

Being "Twice Blessed" means not only embracing God's forgiveness, but it means becoming a forgiving child of God, too.

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