A Careful study of Romans 9:15 reveals a giant understanding of many passages about grace or favor. Paul quotes Exodus 34:19 where we can see what God told Moses in Hebrew and God did not say Mercy or compassion, God did say – Grace, Grace, Grace. Yes God expressing Himself says He will Be Gracious to whom he picks as His Favorites.

Now go back to Matthew 5:7 and see the same word Paul used that was translated mercy should have been translated in my view – GRACE…. Favor….

HUGE UNDERSTANDING – when you don’t treat someone like they are your favorite it is DISGRACEFUL and you guessed it – you miss out on being a favorite too – you sow you reap…

Matthew 5:7 RSV (Robby Standard Version) Blessed are the Gracious for they will receive Grace…