Does this need to be true of us too? Well certainly it should be after all we were made in God’s image and should abide by his standards. It’s interesting to note how Jehovah is merciful in all his works, and how it is an abundant quality that he displays.
ט 9 Jehovah is good to all, And his mercy is evident in all his works. (Psalm 145:8, 9) 8 Jehovah is compassionate and merciful, Slow to anger and great in loyal love. However, lets just harmonise that with the words of the Psalmist in Psalms 145 verses 8 and 9. We learn from this verse that mercy is a quality of love and that Jehovah is rich in mercy. But God, being rich in mercy, because of his great love with which he loved us. . . Turn with me to Ephesians chapter 2 verse 4. Without any doubt whatsoever, we can look to Jehovah and his son Jesus as prime examples that answer these questions and help us to act accordingly. How does mercy play a part in our families, christian congregation and with our neighbours? However, what we want and need to know, is what true mercy really is and when we can and should display it. Of course, the Bible tells us to use the “rod of discipline” in order to train a child in a spirit of love and mildness in order to make him or her a better person in the fullness of time. Would it be in the child’s best interests if you were to withhold that punishment? Well, some may think yes and others no or perhaps that it depends on the situation. The child fails to be obedient despite your best efforts. You tell the child that you will punish him or her if they were to be disobedient. However, imagine for a moment the following scenario. There is certainly no fault on our part for showing mercy when we have the power to do so. The Hebrew rendering for the word mercy is simply to be compassionate. How would you describe mercy? What is mercy and how do we perceive it? Well, one dictionary describes it as “compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm”.