Jehovah, a God merciful and compassionate

Jehovah, Jehovah, a God merciful and compassionate.​—Ex. 34:6.

On one occasion, God revealed himself to Moses by declaring His own name and qualities. The first ones that he listed were mercy and compassion. (Ex. 34:5-7) Jehovah could have stressed his power or his wisdom. Yet, to Moses, who was seeking reassurance of God’s backing, Jehovah emphasized instead qualities that underscore his willingness to help his servants. (Ex. 33:13)

While humans were created to be compassionate, our imperfection as descendants of Adam inclines us toward self-interest. Sometimes we may find that it is not easy to decide whether we will help others or concentrate on ourselves. For some, this is an ongoing conflict, or a balancing act.
What can help you to develop and maintain your interest in others?

First, take time to examine how Jehovah has shown compassion and how others have shown it. Second, consider how you can imitate God’s example and how your doing so is truly beneficial. w17.09 8 ¶1; 9 ¶3

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Dutch version / Nederlandstalige versie: Jehovah een God barmhartig en meelevend

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Additional reading

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4. When you tend to freak out – a list Who God is
5. Do you believe in One god
6. God is one
7. God of gods
8. Only one God
9. A God between many gods
10. Seeing or not seeing and willingness to find God
11. Attributes to God
12. Full authority belongs to God
13. God Helper and Deliverer
14. God is positive
15. God is my refuge and my fortress in Him I will trust
16. Trust God to shelter, safety and security
17. For those who believe Jesus is God
18. The Trinity matter
19. Trinity — behind a false doctrine
20. The Trinity – the Truth
21. Does there have to be a Holy Trinity Mystery
22. Sayings around God
23. Bible sayings about God
24. El-Shaddai God Almighty Who no-one may see and live
25. Elohim, Mar-Yah showing His wonders
26. Epicurus’ Problem of Evil
27. Relating to God is it possible
28. Wired to Connect?

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