You may have heard the saying that forgiving is not for the other person it is for you. While that is a great motivation to forgive someone it is not the complete truth. The number one reason we should forgive someone is because we are commanded to do so.
#1. Unconditional Forgiveness
Many of us have gone through some hard times and that makes it hard to forgive certain events in our lives. “And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against any one; so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.” – Mark 11:25. God forgives us unconditionally, so why shouldn’t we do it for everyone else? Think about it. God doesn’t pick and choose what he decides to forgive us for. It is all forgiven, thanks to the blood of Jesus Christ.
#2. Pain and Hurt
A lot of misunderstanding about forgiveness is that you are not allowed to hurt or be in pain. That’s not true at all. There are some evil people that have done terrible things to others. Those people are going to go through hurt and pain, but that does not mean they are not called to forgive. Forgiveness does not mean that a wrong doing will go unpunished. It means we allow God to call the shots and we continuously allow him to take away that pain and hurt.
#3. Forgiveness Isn’t Just a One Time Thing
Many of us have people in our lives that are repeat offenders. They hurt us over and over again. Part of forgiving may involve showing that person love and showing forgiveness time and time again. You may not have the strength to do it, but when you ask God for it He will sustain you! Luke 6:27 ESV “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.”
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