Exodus 33: 18 And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory. 19 And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.
In some instances in the Bible, persons may be at a loss to account for God’s actions towards nations or individuals in certain circumstances, on reasonable grounds. David was spared and forgiven in the case with Bathsheba but the unborn child was struck and later died. Again, when David numbered the people, it was the 70,000 who perished by the plague, but David and his family were forgiven and spared.
In both cases, the prerequisites for forgiveness were manifested in David, but the Scriptures might not explain this fact in every given situation. Therefore, there will be instances where God shows mercy or justice towards an individual or persons, in which no explanation might be given for His actions. In such cases, an understanding of His prerogatives to show mercy or justice will make plain what might seem to be discrepancies.
He instructs us as Christians to deal primarily in the currency of mercy, being willing to forgive just as He does, not harboring grudges and bad feelings when others do us wrong. Yet, there are times when the tables have to be turned at His discretion, for there are instances, where wrongs may have crossed a red line.
Romans 12: 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!