[Mercy] is the forgiving spirit; it is the non-retaliating spirit; it is the spirit that gives up all attempt at self-vindication and would not return an injury for an injury, but rather good in the place of evil and love in the place of hatred. That is mercifulness. Mercy being received by the forgiven soul, that soul comes to appreciate the beauty of mercy, and yearns to exercise toward other offenders similar grace to that which is exercised towards one’s self.
— Arthur Tappan Pierson (1837–1911), Pastor
Topics: Guilt & Forgiveness, Love, Discipleship
Occasions: For Reflection
Arthur Tappan Pierson
Arthur Tappan Pierson war ein US-amerikanischer presbyterianischer Pastor und Autor des 19. und frühen 20. Jahrhunderts, der unter anderem in Detroit, Philadelphia sowie am Metropolitan Tabernacle in London wirkte. Er galt als führender Vordenker der weltweiten protestantischen Missionsbewegung, prägte theologische Grundlagenschriften des frühen Fundamentalismus und verlor 1896 nach seinem Wechsel zur Glaubenstaufe seine presbyterianische Ordination. Heutigen Bibellesern begegnet er vor allem durch seine Auslegungen über ein vertrauensvolles Gebetsleben, gelebte Glaubensabhängigkeit und missionarische Hingabe.
All quotes by Arthur Tappan Pierson (5)
I am the prodigal son every time I search for unconditional love where it cannot be found.
Henri Nouwen
There are two ways to do good: to give and to forgive.
Augustine of Hippo
God counts on your failure far more than you do yourself.
Hans Peter Royer
The church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.
Tim Keller
Forgiveness means allowing the other person not to have to be God.
Henri Nouwen
Love keeps no record of wrongs, but bitterness keeps detailed accounts.
Craig Groeschel
John Newton
Tim Keller