Gentle Reader,
Mercy: Compassion and forgiveness toward someone who doesn’t deserve it. Choosing to not punish someone who has done wrong. Expressed in tangible ways. The attribute of God clearly shown in the death and resurrection of Christ. As He has been merciful toward us, He expects us to be merciful toward others (we can do this only by the power of the Holy Spirit).
Related Concepts and/or Examples
An Example of Mercy – commentary on Genesis 4:15 by Warren Weirsbe
God’s Mercy – what it means for God to be merciful toward us
Who Does God Want to Have Mercy On? – from the Society of Evangelical Arminians
Hymns of Mercy – songs focusing on this attribute
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