Lamentations 3: 21 This I recall to my mind, therefore, I have hope. 22 It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
Everything God does, and everything He commands us to do should be viewed from the perspective of His love and mercy, for they form the cornerstones of all of His interactions with the human family. It is a fact that mercy is not needed, where there is no transgression, such as with the angels who never sinned, and thus, it is because humanity is fallen by nature why God’s mercy towards the human family takes precedence.
Adam and Eve did not need mercy before they fell, because the very definition of mercy, from the Bible perspective, assumes that some violation has taken place, and thus, mercy, which is God’s unmerited grace towards us is offered, instead of strict justice that came due.
Some persons erroneously conflate kindness with mercy, because persons often administer kindness, benevolence, and good will, without being merciful. The willingness to treat others the way they do not deserve to be treated, after wrongs have been done to us is what constitutes the type of mercy, of which the scriptures speak.
Psalms 103:8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. 9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever. 10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!