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What does the Bible say about mercy?

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The Bible describes mercy as a fundamental attribute of God, highlighted in Matthew 5:7, where Jesus says, 'Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.'

Mercy is an essential attribute of God and is foundational to His relationship with humanity. In Matthew 5:7, Jesus states, 'Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy,' underscoring that mercy is not only a divine characteristic but also a required quality of true Christian discipleship. Throughout Scripture, we see that God's tender mercies are over all His works (Psalms) and that, despite humanity's fallenness, God extends grace and mercy to sinners. This reflects His love, patience, and willingness to forgive the guilty, revealing His character as benevolent and compassionate.
Scripture References: Matthew 5:7, Psalms 136:1, Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 51:1, 1 Samuel 24, Matthew 15:21-28, Exodus 33:19, 2 Kings 6:8-23, James 2:13, Psalm 13:5, Psalm 89:1, Psalm 123, Romans 9:15, Luke 18:38-39, Matthew 20:29-34, Psalms 86:15, Ephesians 2:4-5, Titus 3:5, Mark 10:46-52, 1 Timothy 1:15, Isaiah 42:7, Psalm 51:1-2, Jeremiah 31:3, Ephesians 2:4, Luke 17:13, Psalm 85, Psalm 103:2-4, 2 Samuel 9, John 3, Hebrews 7:25, Luke 4:27, 2 Kings 5:1-14, Psalm 147:11, John 3:16, Romans 9:15-16, Jude 2, Romans 5:8, Luke 6:27-36, Titus 3:4-6, Psalm 17:15, Romans 10:13, Micah 7:18-20, Psalm 67, Psalm 123:3, Matthew 9:13, Hosea 6:6, Psalm 130:1-7, 1 Samuel 24:5-16, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 4:5, Psalm 32:10, Luke 18:13, Matthew 20:30-34, Romans 10:12-13, Mark 10:47-48, Matthew 15:22, Psalm 119:124, Psalm 103, Exodus 34:6-7, John 21:1-12, Psalm 103:17, Mark 10:45, Hebrews 8:12, Psalm 51, Exodus 34:6, 1 Peter 1:3, Psalm 37:21, Galatians 6:7, Luke 16:19-31, Psalm 36:5, Micah 7:18, Matthew 9:27, Psalm 86:5, Genesis 3, Psalm 136, Hebrews 4:16, Matthew 8:1-3, 2 Corinthians 4:1, Matthew 5:44, 2 Timothy 1:16, Psalm 51:7, Mark 9:14-29, Ephesians 2:8, Acts 3, Hosea 6:1-2, Luke 5:12-15, 1 Timothy 1:16, Psalm 67:1, Psalms 147:11, Psalm 63:3, Hebrews 10:4-10, Luke 10:33-37, James 1:12; Proverbs 3:11-12, Psalm 79:8-9, 1 Timothy 1:13-16, Psalm 59:10, Luke 18, Romans 9:18, Jeremiah 29:13-14, Psalm 86:1-5, Matthew 15:22-28, Romans 5:6, 2 John 1:3, 2 Kings 7:3-9, Isaiah 30:18, Romans 9:16, Isaiah 58:7, Psalm 57, Luke 18:35-43, Luke 18:10-14, Isaiah 43:25, Luke 18:13-14, Lamentations 3:22, Psalm 86:3

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