Quotes about Mercy

The design of God was, that his word should be always read and used in that language which was commonly understood by them unto whom he granted the privilege thereof; nor could any of the ends of his wisdom and goodness in that merciful grant be otherwise attained.

As if pity is, as he has been taught, not a helpless outcry but a powerful tide that could redeem the world...

God is merciful to those who want to love Him and who have placed their hopes in Him.

You need not fear the greatness or number of your sins.

Grace must find expression in life, otherwise it is not grace.

Be patient and understanding. Life is too short to be vengeful or malicious.

Let us not listen to those who think we ought to be angry with our enemies, and who believe this to be great and manly. Nothing is so praiseworthy, nothing so clearly shows a great and noble soul, as clemency and readiness to forgive.

The first step in forgiveness is the willingness to forgive.

May we not succumb to thoughts of violence and revenge today, but rather to thoughts of mercy and compassion. We are to love our enemies that they might be returned to their right minds.

Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.

We think that forgiveness is weakness, but it's absolutely not; it takes a very strong person to forgive.

I think that if God forgives us we must forgive ourselves. Otherwise, it is almost like setting up ourselves as a higher tribunal than Him.