This was the question posed in our LGN-Y'AM (Life Group Network-Young Adult Ministry) last Sunday- July 24, 2011.
Each of us were given a chance to differentiate it but none of us got it right. It was so tricky and similar.
Our group leader explained the difference of both.
She said GRACE is something that we receive from God even if we don't deserve. For example, if you're a student and you did not review before the test but still you passed the test, that's Grace. It is the unmerited favor that comes from HIM.
On the other hand, she explained that MERCY is when God is not punishing us even if we really deserved to be punished. For example, I knew I did something very wrong, I'm supposed to be punished by God but since He has given me His mercy, He will not punish me anymore.
Isn't it great to differentiate the two? Imagine we've been using these terms for so long but we are not aware of the deeper meanings.
Lord, thank you for all the GRACE and MERCY you are giving me.
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