How do we know that we require God's mercy according to Scripture?

The necessity of God's mercy is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. In Job 33:23-24, we read about the role of the messenger, the Holy Spirit, who shows man his uprightness. This means that through the Holy Spirit, we are made aware of our sinful state and our deep need for mercy. Additionally, Isaiah 1:9 emphasizes that if it weren't for the remnant that God has preserved, we would be as lost as Sodom and Gomorrah. These passages collectively illustrate that it is only through God’s act of mercy that any of us can find deliverance from our sinful condition and gain acceptance before Him.