Happy Are The Merciful

"He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he."  Proverbs 14:21.  When we mistreat our neighbors, who are our fellow travelers on the road of life, we sin.  We are taught to love our neighbors.  When we love them, we will show them kindness and goodness.  We are ready to help and serve them if they have need.  We take every opportunity to display toward our neighbor a service that will benefit him.  This is called mercy.  God's children are to be clothed with mercy.  We show mercy for we have been shown mercy.  One of our fellow travelers is the poor.  To help them and provide for their need is also an act of unselfishness.We are willing to give rather than to receive.  We help rather than be helped. These simple acts bring happiness.  It really does not take great deeds to make one happy.  Happiness is not found in the accumulation of temporal things.   Happiness comes when we strive to please the Father above by rendering help to His creation.  What do we have in our bag that will make us happy?