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NASB | Romans 9:15 For He says to Moses, "I WILL HAVE MERCY ON WHOM I HAVE MERCY, AND I WILL HAVE COMPASSION ON WHOM I HAVE COMPASSION." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 9:15 For He says to Moses, "I WILL HAVE MERCY ON WHOMEVER I HAVE MERCY, AND I WILL HAVE COMPASSION ON WHOMEVER I HAVE COMPASSION." [Ex 33:19] |
Bible Question:
According to this verse, does God have to be merciful? Romans 9:15 For He says to Moses, "I WILL HAVE MERCY ON WHOM I HAVE MERCY, AND I WILL HAVE COMPASSION ON WHOM I HAVE COMPASSION." The answer is no. God's essential nature is goodness, not mercy. God can be merciful because he's good, but he's not obligated to show mercy. It is totally up to him. Ps 34:8, "O taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!" Peace, Lionstrong |
Bible Answer: No, Lionstrong, He does not have to be merciful. More importat we cannot demand mercy, even if our neighbor receives it. We are in no position to. Steve |