Tender mercies Quote by John MacArthur
““instant destruction would be fitting every time anyone sinned, if that were how God chose to deal with us. But, thankfully, it ordinarily is not. "His tender mercies are over all His works" (Psalm 145:9).””
About This Quote
He notes that instant divine punishment would fit sin, but God's mercy prevails, emphasizing compassion over retribution.
In simple terms: God chooses mercy over immediate punishment.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mercy over vengeance.
Themes
theology
justice
mercy
punishment
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- moral decision making
- spiritual counseling
- personal forgiveness
Key Concepts
divine compassion
ethical restraint
scriptural interpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does mercy shape ethical behavior?
- When is punishment justified?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the role of justice in moral order.
![“The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and abounding in mercy and loving-kindness. The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works [the entirety of things created]. Psalm 145:8–9” quote by Joyce Meyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c4c/joyce-meyer-123_compassion_the-lord-is-gracious-and-full-of-compass_2879241.jpg)
![“As we learn in [the] scriptures, the fundamental purposes for the gift of agency were to love one another and to choose God. Thus we become God's chosen and invite His tender mercies as we use our agency to choose God.” quote by David A. Bednar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/92f/david-a-bednar-2121_agency_as-we-learn-in-the-scriptures-the-fundam_144654.jpg)
