What does it Mean to be Merciful?

Authors

  • Viktor Kókai Nagy Debrecen Reformed Theological University image/svg+xml Author
    • Writing – Original Draft Preparation

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59914/SF.29.2025.3.10

Keywords:

mercy, compassion, imitatio Dei

Abstract

Mercy is a divine virtue, or at the very least the hallmark of a good king, since power is required to exercise it. Jesus is merciful toward those who turn to him, and in this he clearly points to the Father; furthermore, in his parables he also presents to his listeners a compassionate God, whose mercy is not bound by any human standard. For the believer, following Jesus means, among other things, imitating this: practicing mercy indirectly, in connection with worship, or directly, by seeing the needs of one’s fellow human beings.

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Author Biography

  • Viktor Kókai Nagy, Debrecen Reformed Theological University

    Associate Professor, Debrecen Reformed Theological University.

Published

2025-07-18

Conference Proceedings Volume

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Essays

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How to Cite

Kókai Nagy, V. (2025). What does it Mean to be Merciful?. Booklets of Sárospatak, 29(3), 135-141. https://doi.org/10.59914/SF.29.2025.3.10

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