The Meaning of Pity and Mercy...what is the RIGHT thing to do? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

ElanorGamgee · 04-21-2002, 01:05 PM

Wow. That is a very good question. I have always believed in the Golden Rule and that I should love my enemies, but it is harder when it's my life that is in danger. I would like to think that I would show mercy to my enemy no matter what the consequences, but it is hard to say that when I've never been in such a serious situation. So, I guess my answer is that I believe that showing mercy is the right thing to do. Vengeance belongs to God, not me. I just hope that if I ever am put in a situation where I am in that kind of danger I will have the strength and self-control to do what is right.

04-21-2002, 01:05 PM	#2
ElanorGamgee Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 314	Wow. That is a very good question. I have always believed in the Golden Rule and that I should love my enemies, but it is harder when it's my life that is in danger. I would like to think that I would show mercy to my enemy no matter what the consequences, but it is hard to say that when I've never been in such a serious situation. So, I guess my answer is that I believe that showing mercy is the right thing to do. Vengeance belongs to God, not me. I just hope that if I ever am put in a situation where I am in that kind of danger I will have the strength and self-control to do what is right. __________________ Soli Deo Gloria