2386) The conjunction, but, has an important role in human interaction. Such as, when I reflect upon a bad choice I made. I’ll restate the moment and will often include the word  but, justifying why I did something that’s wrong.

I might say, I said some words I shouldn’t have in haste, but that person did something outrageous. See what I mean? I did xxx, but it’s not really my fault.

I think it’s interesting to note that the word but doesn’t exist within Lamentations 3:22-23 and it blows my mind. The author tells us God’s love never ceases and his mercies never come to an end.

When I think of unlimited love and mercy, I look for the word, but. For example, I will love you, but if you continue to do wrong, I won’t.

I’ll sprinkle mercy over you, but if your wrongdoing is habitual, too bad.

I will forgive you, but only if you’re truly sorry. I think the best but in the Bible is Romans 5:8 – But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (NIV)