2006-06-20 12:51:00 · 12 answers · asked by melvin m 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Matthew 6:12
Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. (NIV)
2006-06-20 12:56:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can start with the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:12), in which Christ told us to ask God to "forgive our debts, as we forgive those who are in our debt."
Then you can check out this parable: Matthew 18:21-35
And, of course, the Jews of the Old Testament were instructed to forgive all debts every seven years: Deut. 15:1
On the subject of forgiveness, and how many times one should forgive, also see Luke 17:4 and Matthew 7:1
2006-06-20 20:06:44 · answer #2 · answered by george 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mt.6:12
2006-06-20 20:10:12 · answer #3 · answered by zephyr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mathew 6:12
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors
Luke 11:4
And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.
Mosiah 4:28
And I would that ye should remember, that whosoever among you borroweth of his neighbor should return the thing that he borroweth, according as he doth agree, or else thou shalt commit sin; and perhaps thou shalt cause thy neighbor to commit sin also.
Doesn't say much about the time other than "according as he doth agree" Which could mean "as you have agreed to"
2006-06-20 19:59:48 · answer #4 · answered by nooodle_ninja 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 18:21-22 Lord how many times should I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times (seven being the perfect number) Jesus answered. I tell you, not seven times but seventy - seven times.
Jesus answer means we should not keep track on how many times we forgive someone. We should always forgive those who are truly repentant no matter how many times.
2006-06-20 21:08:43 · answer #5 · answered by Kim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 5:25
Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are on the way with him, lest your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand you over to the officer, and you be thrown into prison.
Matthew 5:23-24
Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
2006-06-20 19:54:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seven years, I believe it is in Leviticus but I'm too lazy to look it up.
Okay, I looked it up. It's Deuteronomy, not Leviticus:
Deuteronomy 15:
1: At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release.
2: And this is the manner of the release: Every creditor that lendeth ought unto his neighbour shall release it; he shall not exact it of his neighbour, or of his brother; because it is called the LORD's release.
2006-06-20 19:56:07 · answer #7 · answered by Left the building 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Apostles' Creed (in at least one version) says that you forgive others...including debts...I don't think time is specified.
2006-06-20 19:58:31 · answer #8 · answered by Rev Debi Brady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you referring to the Year of Jubilee?
Lev. 25:8-17
2006-06-20 19:59:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.torah.com
and read the 613 commandments and compare them to some of our laws and it will enlighten you
2006-06-20 19:56:43 · answer #10 · answered by man of ape 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋