Black quote card with an engraved oval portrait of John Abernethy on the left. Beneath the portrait, white text reads “JOHN ABERNETHY (1680–1740)” and “SERMON IX — Of Brotherly Kindness and Charity.” On the right, a long white quotation explains that those who show no mercy will face judgment without mercy, while the compassionate and charitable rejoice in hope of escaping condemnation.

John Abernathy, #Presbyterian minister, taught that Christ’s life and the Last Judgment test mercy, not mere devotion (Matt 25; Jas 2). Gratitude to God must move outward. Piety that ignores the poor misses obedience. How will you show mercy today?

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