"For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over
judgment." (James 2:13)
A mother 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.
Let us show mercy to others because we will receive judgment without mercy if we show no mercy.