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What does the Bible say about how sinners obtain mercy?

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Sinners obtain mercy by coming to Christ in faith, recognizing their desperate need and submitting to His will.

The Bible teaches that to obtain mercy, sinners must come to Christ with a deep awareness of their need for salvation. This is exemplified by the leper in Luke 5:12-17, who approached Jesus in humility and faith, acknowledging his unclean condition and pleading for healing. The key to obtaining mercy lies in understanding one's depravity and need for divine grace, as it is only by recognizing that we can do nothing to save ourselves that we can fully depend on Christ. Romans 9:16 underscores this, stating that 'it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that showeth mercy.' Thus, the pathway to mercy is through the acknowledgment of our sins and an earnest appeal to God's sovereign grace, as demonstrated by the leper's plea.
Scripture References: Luke 5:12-17, Romans 9:16

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