Jesus shows Mercy

Mercy is another virtue in short supply in the human arena but plentiful in God's country. Mercy withholds the punishments deserved and extends an olive branch of blessing to its recipients. Mercy, the Bible says, triumphs over judgment. It is mercy Jesus shows, as described in Is. 42 as not breaking the bruised reed and not snuffing out the smoldering wick. In other words, Jesus never kicks you when you're down. He lifts you up, doesn't slam you. He speaks wonderful words of life. He comforts the afflicted. He, in mercy, saves.