The biblical concept of mercy always involves helping those who are in need or distress. God's mercy is never just a feeling but is expressed by His action. There is a difference between Mercy and Grace:
· Mercy--not getting what you do deserve
· Grace--getting what you don't deserve
On the other hand, He is a forgiving God and shows mercy to a penitent people
“Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.Remember, LORD, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old." Psalm 25:4-7
Our culture admires mercy. Romans spoke of four cardinal virtues:
The Greeks held similar views, thinking that mercy indicated weakness rather than strength.
Aristotle wrote that pity was a troublesome emotion.
Bible speaks about Mercy in various ways: Here are some of the examples:
- wisdom,
- justice,
- temperance, and
- courage—but not mercy. The Interpreter's Bible states that the Romans despised pity!
The Greeks held similar views, thinking that mercy indicated weakness rather than strength.
Aristotle wrote that pity was a troublesome emotion.
Bible speaks about Mercy in various ways: Here are some of the examples:
- "His mercy extends to those who fear him..." Luke 1:50
- "For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him” Psalm 103:11
- "Have mercy on me, O LORD! Consider my trouble from those who hate me, You who lift me up from the gates of death.”Psalm 9:13
- But I have trusted in Your mercy; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.Psalm 13:5
- "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever.Psalm 23:6
- "For Your mercy reaches unto the heavens, And Your truth unto the clouds.Psalm 57:10
- "For great is Your mercy toward me, And You have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol. Psalm 86:13
A French proverb states, "To know all is to forgive all." This saying is somewhat similar to the more commonly known, "There but for the grace of God go I."
- Mercy and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed.Psalm 85:10
"Seek good, not evil, that you may live.
Then the LORD God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is.
Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts.
Perhaps the LORD God Almighty will have mercy .....Amos 5:14-15
Read Psalm 136- Enjoy the presence of God
“His mercy endures forever.”
GOD BLESS
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GOD BLESS
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