131. So the sadness over their destruction is nothing compared with the great joy over the salvation of those who believe.”
132. I answered, “Sir, I know that God Most High is spoken of as merciful because he shows mercy to those who have not entered this world.
133. He is called compassionate because he shows compassion to those who repent and obey his Law.
134. He is thought of as patient because he is patient with his own creatures who have sinned.
135. He is known as generous because he prefers to give rather than to demand.
136. And he is known as very forgiving because he continues to forgive sinners of the past, present, and future.