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Heidelberg Catechism / Lord's Day 4 / Q. 11

Q. 11. Is not God then also merciful?

Question. Is not God then also merciful?

Answer. God is indeed merciful (Ps. 103;8); but also just (Ps. 89;14); therefore his justice requires that sin, which is committed against the most high majesty of God (Ps. 51;4), be also punished with extreme, that is, with everlasting punishment, both of body and soul (Hab. 1;13.)

Proofs.

  • [proof-1] Ps. 103;8.—The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.— Ex. 34;6, 7.—Ps. 100;5.
  • [proof-2] Ps. 89;14.—Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne.— Ps. 7;11.—Ps. 97;2.
  • [proof-3] Ps. 51;4.—Against thee, thee only have I sinned and done this evil in thy sight.—1 Chron. 29;11.—Rom. 3;26.
  • [proof-4] Hab. 1;13.—Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity.—Rev. 14;11.—2 Thes. 1;6-10.— Matt. 25;46.