MERCY James 5:11

As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered 
Matthew 5:10  "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

You have heard of Job's perseverance 
Job 1:20-22  At this Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship and said: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised."
Job 2:10  He replied, "You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?" In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.
Hebrews 10:36  You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.

and have seen what the Lord finally brought about 
Job 42:10  After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before. (see verses 12-17)

The Lord is full of compassion and mercy 
Exodus 34:6  And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, "The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, ..."
Numbers 14:18  " 'The LORD is slow to anger, abounding in love and forgiving sin and rebellion. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation.' "
Psalm 103:8  The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.

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