While God is merciful, does this clear the guilty?

Answer

"The Lord is long-suffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means
clearing the guilty." Num. 14: 18. See also Ex. 34: 5-7.

What was God's design in thus giving the Scriptures?
What does God's character preclude Him from doing?
By what principle is genuine faith actuated?
What solemn charge was given him concerning his public work?
For what purpose did Christ come into the world?
By what is Grecia, the kingdom succeeding Medo-Persia, represented in the image?
When are the righteous to be recompensed?

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