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Proverbs 11:17

Mercy is not just altruistic — it benefits the giver. A merciful person nourishes their own soul through acts of compassion. Conversely, cruelty corrupts the cruel person from within. The heart is shaped by what it practices.

Memory phrase: Kindness blesses your soul.

Talk about it: How does being kind to others make you feel inside?

Prayer: God, make me merciful and kind always.

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