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I will get up, go to my father, and say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and you. I don't deserve to be called your son anymore. Treat me like one of your hired men."' "So he got up and went to his father. While he was still far away, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, threw his arms around him, and kissed him affectionately.

This punishment by the majority is severe enough for such a man. So forgive and comfort him, or else he will drown in his excessive grief. That's why I'm urging you to assure him of your love.

Therefore, your majesty, may my advice be acceptable to you: Stop your sinning, do what's right, and put a stop to your wickedness by showing kindness to the oppressed. Perhaps your tranquility will continue." Verse ConceptsGood Human Adviceevil, believers' responses toKindnessWise CouncelRenunciationRepentance, Nature OfAction For A Long TimePeople Showing MercyMan's Counsel



"This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "Administer true justice, and show gracious love and mercy toward each other. Verse ConceptsGod, Compassion OfCompassion, In ChristiansGrace, In Human RelationshipsMercy, HumanMercy, Response To God'sOppression, God's Attitude ToThe Need For Mercy


He said, "The one who showed mercy to him." Jesus told him, "Go and do what he did." Verse ConceptsImitating Good PeoplePeople Showing Mercy

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