Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  6000 Sin and salvation  »  6600 Aspects of salvation  »  6686 mercy  »  6690 mercy, response to God's

God's merciful dealings with believers should move them to show similar acts of mercy to others, as well as to rejoice in his graciousness and proclaim it to others.

The proper response to God's mercy

A self-giving faith

Romans 12:1 See also Psalm 13:5; Psalm 52:8; Ephesians 2:8; 1 Timothy 1:16; Hebrews 4:16; 1 Peter 5:5; James 4:6

A merciful attitude towards others

Luke 6:36 See also Micah 6:8; Zechariah 7:9; Matthew 5:7; Matthew 9:13; Luke 10:27-37; James 2:12-13

A forgiving attitude towards others

Matthew 6:12 pp Luke 11:4 See also Matthew 6:14; Matthew 18:21-35; Luke 6:37; Luke 17:3-4; 2 Corinthians 2:7; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13

Mercy is to be a characteristic of daily living

Hebrews 13:1 See also Matthew 25:37-40; Romans 12:9-21; Jude 23

By God's mercy, the believer can persevere

2 Corinthians 4:1 See also 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5

Sharing God's grace and mercy with others

2 Corinthians 8:1 See also 2 Corinthians 5:14-20

See also

5765  attitudes to people
5932  response
8424  evangelism