On June 7, 2026, Kuala Lumpur Immanuel Church held its Sunday service, marking a strong start to the month of June.

Pastor Samuel Chang delivered a sermon titled “Blessed Are the Merciful, for They Will Be Shown Mercy,” based on Matthew 5:7, calling to live a life of mercy, asserting that God values acts of compassion toward neighbors far more than formal religious rituals.

Referencing the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Chang emphasized that “mercy is the heart of kindness and love.” He challenged the congregation to abandon critical and harsh judgments, reminding them that those who show mercy will, in turn, be shown mercy by God.

“We have received grace from God, and therefore we carry the responsibility to extend that same grace to others,” Pastor Chang stated. “A true child of God is not defined by their arguments or conflicts, but by a warm, benevolent heart that treats others with precious care.”

To illustrate this servant heart, the Pastor pointed to the Old Testament figure of Rebekah. When Abraham’s servant arrived at the well, Rebekah did not merely offer him water; she took the initiative to water all ten of his camels—a grueling and selfless task.

“Rebekah’s heart was one of love and service,” Chang noted. “She demonstrated that love is not just a feeling, but an active, exhausting commitment to the needs of others. This is the kind of heart that God desires in His people.”

Pastor Chang reinforced this theme by citing Matthew 9:13 and Mark 12:33, where Jesus declares that God desires “mercy, not sacrifice.” He argued that performing religious duties is hollow if it is not rooted in love for one’s neighbor.

“If our sacrifice is not an offering of love, it is useless,” he warned. “Treating one another with genuine care is the living sacrifice that God honors above all else.”

The sermon reached a climax with the parable of the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25:31-46. Pastor Chang underscored the king’s declaration: “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

He explained that the final judgment is rooted in how individuals treated the vulnerable, the hungry, and the marginalized. “What we do for our brothers and sisters is what we do for Jesus,” Chang emphasized. “Our actions toward our neighbors are the direct measure of our relationship with God.”

Concluding the service, Pastor Chang called on the congregation to transform their lifestyles and relationships. He urged members to move beyond the patterns of past conflicts and instead cultivate a community defined by radical love and Gospel-driven service.

“Let us make this a precious month of showing love to our neighbors and spreading the Gospel,” Chang concluded. “By showing mercy, we reflect the true heart of God to a world in need.”