What does the Bible say about Not Forgiving People?

Answer 1

"[if] you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Matthew 6:14-15

Answer 2

Does forgiving others mean that we must actually forget what happened? When the Bible says that Jehovah forgets our sins, this does not mean that he is unable to recall them. (Isaiah 43:25) Rather, he forgets in the sense that once he forgives, he does not hold those sins against us at some future time. (Ezekiel 33:14-16)
Similarly, forgiving fellow humans does not necessarily mean that we will be unable to recall what they did. However, we can forget in the sense that we do not hold it against the offender or bring it up again in the future. It would not be appropriate to gossip about it; neither would it be loving to avoid the offender completely.

It may take some time for our relationship with him to heal; we may not enjoy the same closeness as before. But we still love him and do our best to maintain peaceful relations. Luke 17:3.

What, though, if others sin against us in a way that inflicts the deepest of wounds, and yet there is no acknowledgment of the sin, no repentance, and no apology on the part of the offender? (Proverbs 28:13) The Scriptures clearly indicate that Jehovah does not forgive unrepentant, hardened sinners. (Hebrews 6:4-6;)
What about us? “Christians are not required to forgive those who practice malicious, willful sin with no repentance. Such become God’s enemies.” No Christian who has been a victim of extremely unjust, detestable, or heinous treatment should feel forced to forgive, or pardon, a wrongdoer who is not repentant. At Psalm 139:21, 22. This is what King David said: "20 Who say things about you according to [their] idea;
They have taken up [your name] in a worthless way—your adversaries.

21 Do I not hate those who are intensely hating you, O Jehovah,
And do I not feel a loathing for those revolting against you?

22 With a complete hatred I do hate them.
They have become to me real enemies.

Answer 3

the bible says forgive 490 times that sounds retarted right but it isnt the truth is when u forgive and if u r paranoid to be checking ul eventually stop counting.Forgiveness lifts a burden thats on ur shoulder it makes u feel good try it it always works it make take time but in th end its worth it.

Answer 4

Very simple: Jesus told the parable of the unforgiving servant.
He was forgiven a huge debt (calculated to be somewhere in the area of a million dollars by todays standards). So what does He do? Turns around and goes after one of his own servants who owes him something like....$100...and has him thrown in prison. When the master finds out about this....he is livid and punishes the servant even worse than he would have before. The point: Forgive....and YOU will be forgiven. It's a biblical mandate.

Answer 5

I cannot quote you a scripture, but I know you should look people off the hook sometimes. It is an act of mercy that you may need yourself someday.

To forgive someone makes you a better person.

Answer 6

Matthew 6:14-15 says this "For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive you your transgressions.

Answer 7

How much of the Bible have you read? What's you opinion on the subject? Give me a little to respond to other than what you wrote?

You need to put in some more study time for yourself. That's where the answers come from. We can only give you our opinion of the subject.

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Answer 8

Our Father in Heaven,
let your holy name be known,
let your kingdom come,
and your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today the bread that we need,
and forgive us our wrongs,
as we forgive those
who have done wrong to us.
Do not lead us into trial,
but save us from evil.

Answer 9

Mat 6:14-15 (NIV) "For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But, if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."

Answer 10

It says that if you do not forgive, then your Father in heaven will not forgive you.