Mercy

Mercy is God's tender, faithful love that reaches out to us in our weakness and sin. It is steadfast and ever-ready, never tiring of forgiving those who turn to him. This theme reveals the heart of God who desires mercy and calls us to be merciful in turn.

• Also known as: Divine Mercy, Compassion
• Role: Theme of God's tender compassion
• Key Scripture: Luke 6:36, Psalm 103:8-12, Ephesians 2:4-5

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