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Mercy and Justice: Two Sides of the Same Coin
The metaphor of mercy as "his Gods"—perhaps meaning divine qualities—illustrates its sacred nature. When mercy "seasons justice", it implies that compassion tempers justice, making it more humane and righteous. Justice without mercy risks cruelty, but when tempered by mercy, it embodies divine fairness.
Emulating the Divine through Mercy
The core message concludes with an existential and moral reflection: when we show mercy, we emulate God. Mercy is not merely a virtue but a reflection of divine nature. To act mercifully is to "become the image of God", elevating human moral conduct to divine standards. It suggests that mercy is the highest act of moral righteousness, aligning humans with divine goodness.