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how do other biblical writers describe god's character in ways that relate to or differ from 'god is love'?

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Exodus 34:6-7a

“Yahweh passed by before him, and proclaimed, "Yahweh! Yahweh! A merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth; keeping loving kindness for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin;"”

This passage is part of a foundational moment in Israel's history, after the people had sinned by worshipping a golden calf. Moses is on Mount Sinai, seeking reassurance of God's presence after the covenant was broken. God reveals attributes of his character directly to Moses.

When faced with brokenness or failure, what part of God's self-description here brings you most hope?

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Deuteronomy 4:31
Moses reminds the people that God is 'a merciful God; he will not fail you, neither destroy you, nor forget the covenant.'
Psalm 103:8-10
This Psalm directly quotes and elaborates on God's character as merciful, gracious, and slow to anger, extending his loving-kindness.
1 John 4:8
This New Testament verse states 'God is love,' offering a succinct summary that complements the attributes in Exodus.

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