"The litmus test for being a Christian is not whether one can say the creed and mean it, but whether one can forgive and love an enemy." (Not By Bread Alone: Daily Reflections)
Jesus then told the story of a man who was forgiven his incredible debt, but would not forgive another person a minute debt. His forgiveness thus revoked and he was thrown in prison until he could repay his debt.
Forgiveness is one of those things that we can easily believe in when we are the ones that need to be forgiven. However, when the time comes when we need to forgive someone else, we struggle intensely. Jesus came to offer forgiveness. Forgiveness brings peace.
21Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
22Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times....
- Matthew 18
Jesus then told the story of a man who was forgiven his incredible debt, but would not forgive another person a minute debt. His forgiveness thus revoked and he was thrown in prison until he could repay his debt.
35“This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.”
Forgiveness is one of those things that we can easily believe in when we are the ones that need to be forgiven. However, when the time comes when we need to forgive someone else, we struggle intensely. Jesus came to offer forgiveness. Forgiveness brings peace.
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