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.

18. When asked by the rich young man the conditions of eternal life, to what did Jesus direct his attention?
With whom are the children of God joint heirs?
How did Abraham respond to this command?
What is the beginning of wisdom?
Is any of this kind of work to be done on the Sabbath?
What was Christ's custom respecting the Sabbath?
What warning has Christ given concerning false views of the manner of His coming?

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