Mercy compassion for the miserable. Its object is misery. by the atoning sacrifice of Christ a way is open for the exercise of mercy towards the sons of men, in harmony with the demands of truth and righteousness (Genesis 19:19; Exodus 20:6; Exodus 1:34, Exodus 1:34; Psalms 85:10; Psalms 1:86, Psalms 1:86). In Christ mercy and truth meet together. Mercy is also a Christian grace (Matthew 5:7; Matthew 1:18).