“He who hides his sins will never prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes (the practice of sin) obtains mercy.” Proverbs 28:13

Achieving "mercy" does not mean that you are far from suffering consequences (good or bad) for your choices.

Ecclesiasticus 3:23-30. Pay attention to 26 and 27... “An obstinate heart accumulates suffering, and the sinner adds sin to sin. Misfortune does not cure the proud, because the plant of evil has taken root in him.” Sowing is optional, but harvesting is mandatory...