Quotes about Mercy
How can Christians dispense grace in a society that seems to be veering away from God?
— Philip Yancey
In sum, I would far rather convey grace than explain it.
— Philip Yancey
At last I understood: in the final analysis, forgiveness is an act of faith. By forgiving another, I am trusting that God is a better justice-maker than I am. By forgiving, I release my own right to get even and leave all issues of fairness for God to work out. I leave in God's hands the scales that must balance justice and mercy.
— Philip Yancey
For the LORD your God is a merciful God; he will not abandon or destroy you or forget the covenant with your forefathers, which he confirmed to them by oath.
— Philip Yancey
I leave in God's hands the scales that must balance justice and mercy.
— Philip Yancey
forgiveness alone can halt the cycle of blame and pain, breaking the chain of ungrace.
— Philip Yancey
Grace comes free of charge to people who do not deserve it
— Philip Yancey
Grace is unfair, which is one of the hardest things about it.
— Philip Yancey
Grace, however, is not about fairness.
— Philip Yancey
Only forgiveness frees us from the injustice of others.
— Philip Yancey
when we appeal to God's grace and compassion the fearsome God soon disappears.
— Philip Yancey
Forgiveness is not the same as pardon, he advises: you may forgive one who wronged you and still insist on a just punishment for that wrong.
— Philip Yancey