Thematic Bible: Should be shown
Thematic Bible
Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders
I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; [just] make me like one of your hired servants. So he got up and came to his [own] father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was moved with pity and tenderness [for him]; and he ran and embraced him and kissed him [ fervently].
For such a one this censure by the majority [which he has received is] sufficient [punishment]. So [instead of further rebuke, now] you should rather turn and [graciously] forgive and comfort and encourage [him], to keep him from being overwhelmed by excessive sorrow and despair. I therefore beg you to reinstate him in your affections and assure him of your love for him;
Mercy » Should be shown » To the poor
Therefore, O king, let my advice to you be [considered and found] acceptable; break away now from your sins and exhibit your repentance by doing what is right, and from your wickedness by showing mercy to the poor, so that [if you repent] there may possibly be a continuance of your prosperity and tranquility and a healing of your error.’
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He who oppresses the poor taunts and insults his Maker,
But he who is kind and merciful and gracious to the needy honors Him.
Mercy » Should be shown » To animals
A righteous man has kind regard for the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
Mercy » Should be shown » To our brethren
“Thus has the Lord of hosts said, ‘Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion, to each other;
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Mercy » Should be shown » With cheerfulness
or he who encourages, in the act of encouragement; he who gives, with generosity; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy [in caring for others], with cheerfulness.
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Mercy » Should be shown » To those that are in distress
He answered, “The one who showed compassion and mercy to him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and constantly do the same.”
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