MERCY ON EVERY SIDE Mercy is compassion and kindness shown to those who are in distress, especially when they are undeserving. It is frequently defined as not receiving the punishment or judgment one rightfully deserves Mercy invokes feelings of forgiveness, benevolence, and kindness. Mercy appears in the Bible many times and often relates to forgiveness or withholding punishment. God showed us His mercy when he sent his Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for our sins. Even though we didn’t deserve this act of compassion, He showed us unconditional love to us. And that is mercy. Hebrews 4:16 Let us, therefore, come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Also Matthew 5:7 Lamentations 3:22-23 Psalms 103:8