What does the Bible say about God's mercy and judgment?
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The Bible teaches that God shows mercy to whom He wills and judges those who are fitted for destruction, emphasizing His sovereign rights.
The Scriptures clearly indicate that God's sovereignty encompasses His ability to show mercy or execute judgment as He sees fit. Romans 9:15 states, 'For He saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.' This means that God's mercy is not something we are entitled to; it is a gift bestowed at His discretion. Likewise, we see that God's judgment is just, and because of our sin, we stand deserving of condemnation. The potter and clay analogy illustrates God's absolute authority over His creation, implying that He shapes history and individuals according to His divine purpose.
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