Christians:What does God say in His Word about unforgiving others and why is that I never thought...?

Question

forgiving someone truthfully would be difficult

Answer 1

Forgiveness isn't about the person you are forgiving. It's about you. When you forgive you're giving up your desire for vengence, retaliation or compensation. The Hebrew word is nasa in the Psalms which implies being lifted up, as in lifted above your feelings to a place where God can help you. Forgiving also lifts you out of the way so God can deal with the other person. As long as your in the way He will be restricited from helping them. Understand also that when you forgive it does not remove the consequences for that persons actions. They still will reap what they sow but probably not until you have let go of the matter.

By the way, forgiving doesn't mean forgetting. That can lead to some serious consequences for you. It does mean separating yourself from the hurt with God's help.

Answer 2

to endure to the end is the keys to life.forgiveness is act of god. therefore it is also christlike.but it also teaches us patience and the fact that trust could never be given out freely in the world.to forgive is a magor christlike attribute.forgiveness is hard to do but we must all endure to the end.
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Answer 3

Christians commonly believe that Jesus forgave everyone, but that simply isn't true. There are many people in the Gospels who Jesus didn't forgive.

For example, there were two criminals crucified next to Jesus. He only forgave one of them.

Then you have the money changers at the temple. Jesus didn't forgive a single one of them.

If you actually look at who Jesus forgave, it was those who had remorse and at least tried to change their behavior.

Forgiving someone who has no remorse and refuses to change their behavior is essentially just giving them your permission to do it again, and again, and again. Either to you or to someone else.

Whether or not forgiveness is easier on you, the decision to grant it or not should be based entirely on how it will affect others. If the criminal is truly sorry and will not do it again, then by all means go ahead and forgive him. If he isn't sorry and plans to hurt someone else, then forgiveness should never be granted.

Answer 4

It's not difficult if you understand how it happened, what they were thinking when they did it, and if you know their background and previous experiences. If you pay attention to your thoughts, you'll note that when you do something you later regret, at the time you did it, you thought it was the right choice. At that moment, you weren't thinking about the big picture, who you really are, what you really want, but you were angry, afraid or both, and the wrong choice seemed like the only choice. When you've lived long enough to make mistakes of your own, it's far easier to forgive others. Also, my favorite trick is to use the harm they did me to improve myself in some way. Then they really didn't harm me, they helped me. Then sometimes, I've actually thanked them.

Answer 5

It's not natural to forgive others who have mistreated you. However, Jesus said to forgive as you have been forgiven (for you sins by God). I know it's sometimes really really hard to do this. However, all things are possible with God. Pray for him to help you to forgive. This is all God asks. . that you honestly try and forgive and ask for help from him if you have trouble. He'll take care of the rest in time. It's not about the other person anymore. . . it's about you having an open communication with God.

Answer 6

Forgiving someone IS difficult. Otherwise, I doubt Jesus would bother to mention its significance.

Christianity is hard. Sometimes I think Christianity should be left to the professionals only. You don't just pray one day and suddenly turn into a joyful, loving person who doesn't sin or hurt, or get hurt.

It's not easy. Despite what anyone says. It's not easy and it shouldn't be easy.

Answer 7

The Lord Jesus Christ says that we are to forgive the other person more than they hurt us. I know how hard it is to forgive. But it can be done, and it should be done. If we hold something against another person, we are to go and ask for forgiveness, if the other person won't forgive, then take a witness with you a second time and ask again. If the person still won't forgive, then you will have fulfilled your obligation and God won't hold it against you. And if you have any unforgiveness in you, you will be held accountable for it.

Answer 8

We are to forgive, but we do have the right to protect ourselves from harm. But if our dislike or hatred of someone is so strong that it could cost them their lives during the Great Tribulation or at Armageddon, then we will be blood guilty and sin against God.

Answer 9

Probably because you don't understand the concept of forgiveness. I'm not saying I do or that if I did I would forgive people like I should. But you should try.

Answer 10

Luke 6:37 is good. It basically say to not judge people and you not be judged. Forgive and be forgiven. There a lot about forgiveness in the Bible. But, as you say it not easy. In a way many of us are Hypocrites in this area. We want to be forgiven, but, in turn, we will hate someone else for what they did to us.