There is a reoccurring theme that threads throughout the Holy Bible; those who have found the truth, and were used by God; sought not only mercy for themselves, but pleaded for God's mercy to be shown towards those around them. Moses stood between God's wrath and the children of the exodus. Abraham pleaded mercy for the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. King David pleaded for mercy; not only for his own sins, but also for those of his kingdom. The prophets and apostles warned their fellow man in public of the consequences of disobeying God; yet in private they fell on their face begging God to be merciful towards those they were sent to warn.
The more I learn about, and know of the Biblical God, the more I am aware of the my own need for mercy, and the more I desire that mercy be shown towards my fellow man. Our Lord Jesus Christ's own biological half brother, the apostle who wrote the book of James, said, " Mercy rejoiceth against judgement." Wherever a righteous person can be found in the Bible, or in our society, they are pleading for mercy, for themselves, and others. This not to say there is not mercy in justice. Part of God's mercy shown towards the afflicted and oppressed is the punishment of their tormentors.
I would like to quote some of what the Holy Bible says about mercy; I will exclude chapter and verse, because with a concordance they can be easily found. First I will examine some of what the Bible has to say about mercy towards others. "Let not mercy and truth forsake thee." "He that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he." "Mercy and truth shall be given to those who desire good for others." "He that honoreth God hath mercy on the poor." "Great is God's mercy towards them that fear Him." "Mercy and truth preserve rulers." "The Lord hath comforted His people and will have mercy on the afflicted." "They who do not know God are cruel and have no mercy."
Here is some of what the Bible says about our own need for mercy. " Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy." " Have mercy on me Lord according to your love and kindness, blot out my sin." " Great is God's mercy towards me." "Oh God turn unto me and have mercy upon me." "God forgives and His mercy is new every morning." "GOD'S MERCY ENDURETH FOREVER."
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