Thematic Bible: Should be shown
Thematic Bible
Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders
I will get up and go to my father and say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired workers."' So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way from home his father saw him, and his heart went out to him; he ran and hugged his son and kissed him.
This punishment on such an individual by the majority is enough for him, so that now instead you should rather forgive and comfort him. This will keep him from being overwhelmed by excessive grief to the point of despair. Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.
Mercy » Should be shown » To the poor
Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps your prosperity will be prolonged."
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The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator, but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him.
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Mercy » Should be shown » To animals
A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel.
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Mercy » Should be shown » To our brethren
"The Lord who rules over all said, 'Exercise true judgment and show brotherhood and compassion to each other.
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Mercy » Should be shown » With cheerfulness
if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.
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Mercy » Should be shown » To those that are in distress
The expert in religious law said, "The one who showed mercy to him." So Jesus said to him, "Go and do the same."
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