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Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)

Being Affectionate and Compassionate

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
(Matthew, 5:7)

Be merciful to those who doubt; snatch others from the fire
and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hat-

ing even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh. (Jude, 1:22-23)

Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith,
love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a
pure heart. Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid
arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the
Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to
everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him
he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them
repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that
they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the
devil, who has taken them captive to do his will. (2 Timothy,
2:22-26)

If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in
need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in

him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but
with actions and in truth. (1 John, 3:17-18)

... If it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. (Romans,
12:8)

And as for you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right. If
anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special
note of him. Do not associate with him, in order that he may

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