Romans 9:1-3 (KJV)
1 I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,
2 That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart.
3 For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:
Romans 9
God Shows Mercy To Those Who Deserve It
Being humble is a characteristic in people that is hard to find, especially when it comes to our faith and walk in Christ.
Romans 9:13-15
Romans 9:13-15 (KJV)
13 As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.
15 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.
Child Of Flesh Or Child Of God
It is the children of God that God has mercy upon. Those that call upon the Name of Jesus and do what He says will be found worthy.