Someone threatened to kill me. We haven't spoken since. They never asked for forgiveness. As a Christian, I know forgiveness is a must for going to heaven. God fogives us, we must forgive others. But God only forgives those that accepts Jesus's payment and asks for forgiveness. If someone doesn't ask or never talks to you or asks, must you forgive them?
2006-10-22 00:59:28 · 15 answers · asked by TCPBCP 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you don't forgive it has a negative effect on your karma also-bearing a grudge brings its own unpleasant consequences so it's better to forgive and forget if you can.
2006-10-22 01:02:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You only have to forgive them if you want God to forgive you. If you don't care if God forgives you then you can have all the bitterness in the world you want against them.
Matthew 6:12 `And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 14 "For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 "But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions.
BTW If he threatened to kill you, is it possible that you may have done some thing that hurt or offended him. Maybe you need to ask forgiveness from him.
Matthew 5:23 "Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.
2006-10-22 01:11:04 · answer #2 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.—Psalm 139:21, 22.
2006-10-22 04:05:51 · answer #3 · answered by hollymichal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At this point, forgiving him is more about putting it out of your mind and heart.Until you forgive him, he still has control over you. It still bothers you, right? Ask for forgiveness for both of you and pray for your enemies. This will give you your power back as well.
2006-10-22 01:10:18 · answer #4 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I learned in Christianity for 28 yrs. YES, you have to forgive in your heart. You don't have to talk to him/her or send a card saying you forgive them, but within yourself you must make amends.
2006-10-22 01:05:45 · answer #5 · answered by tabby_24_2000_2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can ask the Lord to forgive them,,sometimes it is hard to come up to that type which you say,but if giving the chance I would say yes..by holding on to unforgivness,it isn't hurting the one who told you or hurt you,,it eats at your heart and you become bitter towards people,,so you are the one getting hurt because you are not free from them..
2006-10-22 01:08:38 · answer #6 · answered by I give you the Glory Father ! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the crusades mass murdered all muslims in jerusalem when they invade. the blood stenched so bad til it takes many months for the blood stench to heal. King Saladin returned and safely escorted all christians to the sea safely.
yes. In Islam thers is this strict rules not to harm old man women and children during wars. In Islam we practice forgiveness up to faces of WAR.
PS: All wars in Islam history is defensive not to suppress.
2006-10-22 01:21:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in your heart because God knows your heart you can forgive him not for his sake but for your own. you don't even have to say it to that person unless you feel as though you want to but its about forgiveness from the heart.
2006-10-22 01:04:20 · answer #8 · answered by kittywiz28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so, you think you should forgive the guy who threatened to kill you in order to go to heaven? something is wrong here....
2006-10-22 01:06:24 · answer #9 · answered by tokobeauty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is your best interest to forgive without them asking but no you do not.
2006-10-22 01:05:27 · answer #10 · answered by icheeknows 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋