Real mercy is restless. It is not content with the status quo. It doesn’t rest until things are better for you. It works hard, costs a lot, and is ready to hang on until the job is done. Mercy is driven by three character qualities: Compassion. Compassion is a deep awareness of another’s suffering that leads to a desire to help. Compassion sees beyond one’s own difficulties to care about the difficulties of others. Forgiveness. Forgiveness pardons a person for an offense without treating him like a criminal or harboring resentment against him. Forbearance. Forbearance is patience under
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