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How does God's mercy relate to His justice?

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God’s mercy operates alongside His justice, where He chooses to grant forgiveness and grace to some, despite their deserving punishment.

God's attributes of mercy and justice are beautifully intertwined throughout Scripture. In Numbers 16, after God executes His judicial judgment against the rebels, He provides a way for mercy through Aaron's intercession, which halts the plague that resulted from their unbelief. This illustrates that while God is just and must punish sin, He is also merciful and compassionate towards those He has chosen to save. Romans 9:15-16 reinforces this duality, stating that God will have mercy on whom He wills. Thus, mercy does not negate justice; rather, it fulfills it through Christ's finished work on the cross, where justice was served, and mercy was offered freely to the elect.
Scripture References: Numbers 16:46, Romans 9:15-16, Romans 8:3-4, Genesis 3:15, Romans 3:23-26, Exodus 33:19, Romans 3:26, Psalm 99:4

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