Abstrakt: | Mercy has a special place and meaning in the Christian doctrine. It is connected
with God’s almightiness. In view of that mercy is not a display of weakness or powerlessness,
but a demonstration of God’s active and creative love.
God is almighty, he does as He pleases, according to the truth and justice, rules over
everything according to His own will and nothing is to difficult for Him. However, the biggest
display of this almightiness is forgiveness which touches the depths of sinner’s heart. That is
why God’s almightiness does not limit human dignity nor freedom in any way, but protects
human life and constitutes a foundation for man’s rise from sin through gift of grace.
It defines proper Christian spirituality: personal experience of mercy, forgiveness of sins
and forgiveness towards men, acceptance of the gift of indulgences and jubilee years. Performing
works of mercy in imitation of God is as well of big importance. |