Why does God manifest such mercy and long-suffering toward men?

Answer

"The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering to
usward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." 2 Peter 3: 9.
 


What is said of the tender compassion of God?
In what words is His impartiality proclaimed?
How does godly sorrow for sin manifest itself?
Who opens the judgment and presides over it?
Seeking a fair remuneration, what do many laborers do?
What precious promise has God made to His children?
Whom will they be like?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle