Yet they do not count toward our justification— for by faith in Christ we are justified, even before Habakkuk boldly approaches God with two serious complaints about the suffering and lack of justice he wondering why we're reading an Old Testament minor prophet in the midst of learning about doctrines like justification

In his love and mercy He redeemed them and carried them all the days of old.

Faithlife.com Psalm 72 Of Solomon. 1  Endow the king with your justice, O God, the royal son with your righteousness. 2  May he judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice. 3  May He prays that God would enable the king to rule with justice and righteousness, that he might defend CKNOWLEDGE WHO GOD IS : Our Father, who will judge His people in righteousness, His afflicted ones with justice

that Jesus Christ was “made like his brothers in all things,” that he might be a high priest who is merciful

that Jesus Christ was “made like his brothers in all things,” that he might be a high priest who is merciful

But when you do, know that God will "hear your prayer and listen to your cry for mercy (v1)."

Certainly God's Word brings you grace, mercy and peace, but it also uncomfortably prods you at times.

Nevertheless, it is not imputed to God’s children for their condemnation but is forgiven by his grace and mercy

God did all this in order to demonstrate his mercy, to the praise of the riches of God’s glorious grace

And in this especially is disclosed to us God’s act —unfathomable, and as merciful as it is just— of