There is neither a first nor a last, for all three are one in truth and power, in goodness and mercy.

Yet they do not count toward our justification— for by faith in Christ we are justified, even before Habakkuk boldly approaches God with two serious complaints about the suffering and lack of justice he wondering why we're reading an Old Testament minor prophet in the midst of learning about doctrines like justification

In his love and mercy He redeemed them and carried them all the days of old.

But when you do, know that God will "hear your prayer and listen to your cry for mercy (v1)."

There is neither a first nor a last, for all three are one in truth and power, in goodness and mercy.

Show mercy cheerfully.

Certainly God's Word brings you grace, mercy and peace, but it also uncomfortably prods you at times.

grace you'll be given, and consequently the more God will be glorified as He pours out His grace and mercy

eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears; 4 but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice The Messiah will restore justice to the corrupted world. But it will be more than just whatever feels right at the time - justice seen by the eyes or heard with the ears - it will be a justice based on true and objective righteousness. The Messiah will powerfully implement this justice using the most powerful weapon He has: His Word: "

Nevertheless, it is not imputed to God’s children for their condemnation but is forgiven by his grace and mercy