Bible Study Topic: Mercy

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the LORD was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.
So the warden put Joseph in charge of all those held in the prison, and he was made responsible for all that was done there.
The warden paid no attention to anything under Joseph's care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did.
Genesis Chapter 39: Verses 21 - 23

But Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, with her family and all who belonged to her, because she hid the men Joshua had sent as spies to Jericho,and she lives among the Israelites to this day.
Joshua Chapter 6: Verse 25

This day you have seen with your own eyes how the LORD delivered you into my hands in the cave. Some urged me to kill you, but I spared you; I said, 'I will not lift my hand against my master, because he is the LORD's anointed.'
See, my father, look at this piece of your robe in my hand! I cut off the corner of your robe but did not kill you. Now understand and recognize that I am not guilty of wrongdoing or rebellion. I have not wronged you, but you are hunting me down to take my life.
May the LORD judge between you and me. And may the LORD avenge the wrongs you have done to me, but my hand will not touch you.
As the old saying goes, 'From evildoers come evil deeds,' so my hand will not touch you.
1 Samuel Chapter 24: Verses 10 - 13

"You are more righteous than I," he said. "You have treated me well, but I have treated you badly.
1 Samuel Chapter 24: Verse 17

"To the faithful you show yourself faithful, to the blameless you show yourself blameless,
2 Samuel Chapter 22: Verse 26

To the faithful you show yourself faithful, to the blameless you show yourself blameless,
Psalms Chapter 18: Verse 25

I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.
They are always generous and lend freely; their children will be blessed.
Psalms Chapter 37: Verses 25 - 26

Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other.
Psalms Chapter 85: Verse 10

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
Proverbs Chapter 3: Verses 3 - 4

A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
Proverbs Chapter 11: Verse 17

A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs Chapter 12: Verse 10

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy.
Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.
Proverbs Chapter 14: Verses 21 - 22

He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
Proverbs Chapter 14: Verse 31

Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.
Proverbs Chapter 20: Verse 28

He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
Proverbs Chapter 21: Verse 21

Hear the word of the LORD, you Israelites, because the LORD has a charge to bring against you who live in the land: "There is no faithfulness, no love, no acknowledgment of God in the land.
Hosea Chapter 4: Verse 1

But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and wait for your God always.
Hosea Chapter 12: Verse 6

He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Israel's Guilt and Punishment
Micah Chapter 6: Verse 8

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Matthew Chapter 5: Verse 7

"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices,mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law,justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.
Matthew Chapter 23: Verse 23

Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.Judging Others
Luke Chapter 6: Verse 36

if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.Love
Romans Chapter 12: Verse 8

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Colossians Chapter 3: Verses 12 - 13

because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment!Faith and Deeds
James Chapter 2: Verse 13

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