And now, the plan of mercy could not be brought about except an atonement should be made; therefore God himself atoneth for the sins of the world, to bring about the plan of mercy, to appease the demands of justice, that God might be a perfect, just God, and a merciful God also.
--Book of Mormon Alma 42:15
God has a plan for us to learn and live by to qualify us for eternal life. His plan can be called the Plan of Salvation, Plan of Happiness, Plan of Mercy, Plan of Exaltation, Plan of Eternal Life. They all refer to the same plan.
Mercy is compassion or forgiveness, grace, clemency, charity, forbearance. Jesus Christ’s atonement makes mercy possible, for He atoned for our sins to bring about the plan of mercy, this plan of forgiveness and charity. Jesus is the Son of God. By His divine nature, Jesus can forgive us and pour peace into our souls. God is a perfect and just God. Mercy cannot rob justice when justice is due, if so, God would cease to be God. God treats everyone fairly and justly, for He is just and merciful.
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