Mercifulness

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An attitude of compassion and care, grounded in the nature of God himself, made manifest in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, and expected of believers.

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The mercifulness of God

Dt 4:31; Ps 78:38; Je 3:12
See also Dt 7:7–8; Ne 9:31; Zec 1:16; Lk 1:50–54; Jas 5:11

The expression of God’s mercifulness

In the forgiveness of sins

Psalm 78:38 KJV 1900
But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not: Yea, many a time turned he his anger away, And did not stir up all his wrath.
See also 2 Sa 24:14; 1 Ki 8:50; Ps 26:11; Ps 51:1; Da 9:9

In response to prayer

Ps 6:2; Ps 27:7
See also 1 Ki 8:28; Ps 9:13

The mercifulness of Jesus Christ

Mt 9:36; Heb 2:17
See also Mt 8:16; Heb 4:16

The mercifulness expected of believers

Luke 6:36 KJV 1900
Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
See also Mic 6:8; Zec 7:9; Mt 9:13; Mt 18:21–35 the parable of the unmerciful servant; Mt 23:23; Lk 10:29–37 the parable of the good Samaritan; Ro 12:8; Eph 4:32–5:2; Jas 2:12–13; Jas 3:17; Jud 22–23

The blessing promised to the merciful

Mt 5:7 Jesus Christ to his disciples.
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