Mercy, in the hands of a righteous and loving God, is to withhold deserved punishment from repentant sinners, and to help and encourage all those who are determined to serve Him more faithfully. David prays: "Have mercy on me O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions." (Psalm 51:1).

Those who like God are merciful to their fellow men and women will receive the same treatment from Him: "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." (Matthew 5:7).

Note: In many places where the KJV has 'mercy' or 'merciful' the NIV uses 'love' or 'loving kindness'.

Mad, Madness
Magic
Man
Martyr
Mary
Mediator
Melchizedek
Memorial
Mercy
Messiah
Michael
Millennium
Minister
  1. The priests in the Old Testament
  2. The angels
  3. Jesus Christ and the apostles
  4. The civil authorities
Miracle
Mission, Missionary
Moderation
Mystery