(Mat 18:21-22 NKJV) Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” {22} Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.
Forgiveness; it’s critical to us whether we’re receiving it or giving it. Many times we tend to look at forgiveness and think that being forgiven is the best thing that could ever happen to us. But being the one doing the forgiving is equally important, or maybe even more important!
When someone forgives us, we always feel better, knowing that they are not holding something we did wrong over our heads. This is good.
But when we forgive someone for something they have done against us, we are doing something more important for ourselves than we realize. Yes… we are not holding a wrong against another person. And that’s good!
But what’s even more important is that we are releasing ourselves from anger and bitterness that we could be holding onto against that other person.
Anger and bitterness can eat us alive from the inside out, if we let them. But Jesus has told us that we must forgive. In fact, He has told us in Matthew 6:14-15 that if we don’t forgive others, God will not forgive us!
So if you have ever wondered if it’s required for us to forgive others, there’s your answer! Forgive and move on, and let God take care of your situation.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-377-5400
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