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What does the Bible say about covenant mercy?

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Covenant mercy is a demonstration of God's kindness, as exemplified by David's mercy towards Mephibosheth for Jonathan's sake.

Covenant mercy is portrayed vividly in the narrative of David and Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9. David desires to show kindness to the house of Saul not based on the actions of Mephibosheth, but rather because of the covenant he made with Jonathan. This reflects the eternal covenant of mercy between the Father and the Son, where God's mercy is extended to His elect, not due to their deserving it, but out of love and the promise made in the covenant. In Ephesians 4:32, we see that forgiveness and kindness are granted 'for Christ's sake,' emphasizing that our acceptance is rooted in the covenant established before the foundation of the world.
Scripture References: 2 Samuel 9, Ephesians 4:32

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