The Meaning of Mercy ☦⛪ Sermon - Orthodox Church, Brisbane

It’s easy to be kind only to those who are kind to us. But Jesus calls us to something far greater: sanctity. We are not measured by how we compare to others, but by how we live out His teaching. God’s standard is clear: “Be merciful, as your Father in heaven is merciful.” He sends rain and sun on both the righteous and the unrighteous; His goodness is not selective. We are called to reflect that same mercy; not merely feeling pity, but restoring, healing, and bringing things back to how they o