The fourth chapter of the book of Jonah reveals why the prophet did not want to go to Nineveh - he knew God would relent of the promised disaster if the people would repent. Jonah did not believe Nineveh should have such mercy. Christians must remember that we are saved in Christ because of God’s mercy. We do not deserve salvation. God simply showers us with grace upon grace because He is a "gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love".