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The Merciful Man Does Good to His Own Soul - Illustration on The paradox of self-interest in mercy | IllustrateTheWord

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The Merciful Man Does Good to His Own Soul

Since He is full of mercy Himself, He delights when we exercise the same toward our fellow creatures.

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