:
This is a requirement made by God, in order
for us to be forgiven by Him. In Matthew
6:14-15 Jesus tells us, “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your
heavenly Father will also forgive you.
But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father
forgive your trespasses.” Forgiveness may be especially hard when the
other person does not ask for it. (Neither did we ask for or deserve it when
Jesus died for our sins.) Those who are
forgiving, will end any quarrel or disagreement and consequently find calmness
and peace. In seeking inner peace, we
must have a forgiving spirit.
Remember,
forgiveness is not for the offender it is for yourself. It doesn’t mean you
approve of something done. It means you are not going to allow it to prevent
you from having peace.
Application: Is there a need for you to
forgive someone?