Differbetween
Justice is rendered when people receive their due, according to the law, be it God's law or man's law. An act of justice is typically an act of the law, and might be an act of vengeance and force. Mercy, on the other hand, means exercising forbearance. An act of mercy is an act of grace and compassion.
- What is more important justice or mercy?
- Can there be justice without mercy?
- What does the Bible say about justice and mercy?
- Is mercy the opposite of justice?
- Is justice more important than forgiveness?
- What is justice without mercy?
- What does the justice of God mean?
- Does God love justice?
- Is Justice a biblical name?
- What does God say about revenge?
What is more important justice or mercy?
Justice is important when it helps to correct a bad situation or punish a wrongdoer or criminal for a crime committed. But mercy is needed when a persons sincerely feels bad for the trouble he has caused.
Can there be justice without mercy?
“Mercy without justice is the mother of dissolution; justice without mercy is cruelty.”
What does the Bible say about justice and mercy?
“Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, and please the widow's cause,” (Isaiah 1:17). “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8).
Is mercy the opposite of justice?
“Mercy” is the opposite of Justice. It is the reviewing the action, and deliberately not applying the law. Deliberately not being just. Deliberately not conforming to the requirements of the law.
Is justice more important than forgiveness?
The importance of justice
Typically, someone is more likely to forgive when the offender makes constructive efforts to mend hurtful behaviour. ... People tend to think that punishment and forgiveness are opposites. When you punish someone, you hurt them; when you forgive, you are benevolently disposed towards them.
What is justice without mercy?
Mercy without justice is the mother of all dissolution.” —
What does the justice of God mean?
In both the Old Testament and Paul the primary meaning of divine justice is God's merciful fidelity to his promises. This finds its culmination in Jesus Christ through whom the justice of God is revealed and through whom the believer is made just.
Does God love justice?
Certainly justice and love are united in God. In the world as God intended and created it to be, justice and love were meant to be completely harmonious, interdependent and mutually reinforcing. In God's good creation, justice is meant to spring from love for God and for people and to seek shalom for all people.
Is Justice a biblical name?
In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Justice is: Just; upright; righteous. Form of New Testament Biblical name Justus.
What does God say about revenge?
The Apostle Paul says in Romans chapter 12, “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.
