Mercy

Definition

Compassionate love that reflects God’s own mercy; it goes beyond justice and is essential for obtaining forgiveness.

Episodes

• 195 — Moral Theology — Topic 8. The Moral Teaching of the New Testament.

Related Concepts

• Divine Attributes
• Forgiveness
• Love
• Righteousness

Biblical References

• Matt 5:7 — *Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. *
• Hos 6:6 — *For I delight in faithfulness, not simply in sacrifice; I delight in acknowledging God, not simply in whole burnt offerings. *