How can God be both Merciful and Just? by Jeannie

Ok, I have some more stuff! Good luck in the Tournament Friday....
Which I will not be attending :P

Let's start with the definition. This one was rather tricky

Definitions-

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Merciful–adjective full of mercy; characterized by, expressing, or showing mercy; compassionate: a merciful God.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Merciful

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Just–adjective

1.	guided by truth, reason, justice, and fairness: We hope to be just in our understanding of such difficult situations.

2.	done or made according to principle; equitable; proper: a just reply.

3.	based on right; rightful; lawful: a just claim.

4.	in keeping with truth or fact; true; correct: a just analysis.

5.	given or awarded rightly; deserved, as a sentence, punishment, or reward: a just penalty.

6.	in accordance with standards or requirements; proper or right: just proportions.

7.	(esp. in Biblical use) righteous.

8.	actual, real, or genuine.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Just

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Now for some Scripture! :D

Micah 6:8
He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

http://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=mercy+just&x=0&y=0

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1. Matthew 23:23
   "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.
   Matthew 23:22-24 (in Context) Matthew 23 (Whole Chapter)

http://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=mercy+just&x=0&y=0

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1. Zechariah 7:9
   "This is what the LORD Almighty says: 'Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.
   Zechariah 7:8-10 (in Context) Zechariah 7 (Whole Chapter)

http://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=mercy+just&x=0&y=0


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That's all for now but more is coming! This should get you through Friday!

Peace,

Jeannie