“Forgiveness”
BIBLE
READING: Matthew 18
Matthew 18:21-35
Some of the
greatest lessons our Lord ever taught, are in this chapter. He spoke about forgiveness - what it is and
what it does.
Forgiveness is
a redemptive act essential to our own mental, emotional, and spiritual
health. Forgiveness is lacking among
many Christians today. It is not enough
to say, "I forgive you"; nor is it enough to act civil toward a
person who has wronged us. Genuine
forgiveness means moving past the hurt to reconciliation. Failure to do so leaves an open wound that
cannot heal.
As long as we
forgive others, God's grace is alive and active in the world. God is the Father of forgiveness and we would
do well to practice this characteristic of God.
Every sin is against God. If He
can forgive this multitude of sins, then surely we can forgive the sins against
us.
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