According to james, judgment is without mercy to one who shows no mercy, yet mercy triumphs over

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Christian Religious Studies - 2018 Subject: Christian Religious Studies

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According to james, judgment is without mercy to one who shows no mercy, yet mercy triumphs over 
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According to James, in his letter found in the New Testament of the Bible, "judgment is without mercy to one who shows no mercy." This means that if someone is not willing to show mercy to others, they can't expect to receive mercy when they themselves are judged. However, James also states that "mercy triumphs," which means that showing mercy is more powerful and important than any kind of judgment or punishment. In other words, being merciful towards others is the right way to live and can ultimately lead to positive outcomes. So, to summarize, if someone is not willing to show mercy to others, they cannot expect to receive mercy when they are judged. But, if someone is merciful towards others, they will experience the triumph of mercy over judgment.
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