What do we know about Jehovah’s mercy? Give examples.However, what do we know about Jehovah’s mercy? How has he demonstrated that he “does not desire anyone to be destroyed”? Consider his mercy toward some who committed serious sins. King David got involved in a series of gross sins, including adultery and murder. Yet, David repented, so Jehovah mercifully forgave him. (2 Sam. 12:1-13) King Manasseh was profoundly wicked for much of his life. Even in that extreme case, however, Jehovah responded favorably to that man’s repentance and found a basis for extending mercy and forgiveness. (2 Chron. 33:9-16) These examples remind us that Jehovah shows mercy whenever he sees that there is a basis for doing so. He will resurrect such individuals because they realized that they had committed terrible sins and they repented.

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Jehovah shows mercy to those who repent, even if they have committed serious sins. He demonstrated this by forgiving King David for adultery and murder, and King Manasseh for his wickedness. Jehovah does not desire anyone to be destroyed and will extend mercy to those who sincerely repent.