Mercy and Truth

[greenonions]

Psalm 85:10 (NKJV) Mercy and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed.

We can see how the second part of the verse is true: righteousness in the messianic age will result in peace. As for the first part of the verse, is "mercy" the key to promote truth in a world where truth is hard to ascertain.

Possible ways mercy can promote truth:
- mercy to listen to all points of view vs. cancel culture
- mercy to care about others and not only our self-interest
- mercy to not focus on "winning" and demonizing those with whom we disagree
- mercy to face the consequences of the truth, like admitting we don't have all the answers
- mercy for "truth and reconciliation" activities

How do you think mercy and truth are related?

[Fenris]

Perhaps when we speak truth we merit mercy from Above?

[Fenris]

Also see Proverbs 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged.

[greenonions]

Perhaps when we speak truth we merit mercy from Above?

Also see Proverbs 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Isn't mercy "undeserved" and the free choice of the giver of mercy?
By God's mercy and God's truth iniquity is purged by God?

[Fenris]

By God's mercy and God's truth iniquity is purged by God?

Well, let's look at the complete verse-

 Proverbs 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged, and through fear of the Lord turn away from evil.

The second half of the verse is talking about what a person does, not God, so it seems logical that the first half of the verse is also talking about what a person does.

Also we have this outside reference of Daniel giving advice to king Nebuchadnezzar, in which he says that Nebuchadnezzar's merciful actions can remove iniquity-

Daniel 4:27 Indeed, O king, may my counsel please you, and with charity you will remove your sin and your iniquity by showing mercy to the poor...

[greenonions]

By God's mercy and God's truth iniquity is purged by God?

Well, let's look at the complete verse-

 Proverbs 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged, and through fear of the Lord turn away from evil.

The second half of the verse is talking about what a person does, not God, so it seems logical that the first half of the verse is also talking about what a person does.

Also we have this outside reference of Daniel giving advice to king Nebuchadnezzar, in which he says that Nebuchadnezzar's merciful actions can remove iniquity-

Daniel 4:27 Indeed, O king, may my counsel please you, and with charity you will remove your sin and your iniquity by showing mercy to the poor...

I can see the importance of repentance in the form of "mercy and truth" in getting forgiveness.