15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:15
2007-06-15 12:52:30 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes we must forgive all, else God will not forgive us (Parable of the Unmerciful Servant - Matt 18:21-35 KJV). I've posted this elsewhere, but for the sake of the topic, I will repost and retrofit to this question:
We must forgive and release to the "care" of God, mourn in any loss resulting from the transgression(s), and release the anger within before it propagates into bitterness and resentment. How we respond is what God refers to as "wrath" (stretching ourself during the trial to respond in repentance instead of vengeance):
"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." -- Romans 12:19 KJV
I do not know what is a more comforting place, AND a scarier place than in the hands of God. God will preside as judge. In the meantime, we must repent of any unforgiveness and anger, leave it at the altar and foot of the cross, so that Jesus (not you) may deal with the sin.
We all have to deal with the emotions of our humanity/flesh because it will fight ever chance to release the unforgiveness to God. Our humanity always wants to do things our way. But we must do things God's way. For He is the ultimate judge. But our reward and blessings will rain down if we allow your spirit to dominate the flesh, and proceed with God's way.
2007-06-15 13:16:46 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. G™ 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
For the sake of your own mind, you must learn to forgive everybody. The most difficult people to forgive are usually family or friends because we expect more from them and it hurts more when they let us down. Still, we must forgive. If it seems impossible, pray about it. When I let go of all unforgiveness the most difficult was an aunt. I spoke the words out loud. I forgive you Aunt _____ and then I resolved not to dwell on the situation anymore, and of course I prayed for help learning to forgive.
Forgiveness is essential.
Forgiveness includes forgiving ourselves.
When we forgive especially ourselves, we must not forget, otherwise we are likely to repeat the situation.
2007-06-15 13:00:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
perhaps quite everyone has the could be forgiven, yet some have not got the could forgive. I even have forgiven many stuff and enable them to pass... yet... no count if it particularly is a ordinary subject, did that man or woman quite decide for to be forgiven or in simple terms decide for yet another possibility to objective to incorrect me back? So, forgive and learn from what happens... after that.
2016-11-24 22:59:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mans greatest need and highest accomplishment is forgiveness.
I am fully aware, from a time years ago, when I held on to things. This made my heart bitter, and I was stuck in it for five years, because I had hardness of heart, and would not surrender to the Lord. I wasted five years of my life, which were empty and futuile, however, I eventually came back to the Lord through the promptings of the Holy Spirit, and my mission changed from one of bitterness, to one of persuing righteousness. From then on, I have made it one of my priorities in my life to guard my heart against unforgiveness and bitterness, because my heart is the wellspring of my life.
I never want to go down that road of unforgiveness which eventually leads to bitterness ever again. I cannot now leave a hurt unattended, I deal with it promptly, for I fear where it could lead.
2007-06-15 21:46:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know, I know, I know! I have a person that I'm not really sure if I ever have forgiven him. Sometimes I think I have and I can be around him and be o.k.....then something will happen that brings back all the old bad memories and I'm mad at them all over again for the past and present things. I feel like Satan did this to me on pourpose to mess me up with God.
2007-06-15 13:00:01 · answer #5 · answered by Shari 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always forgiven everyone..I have no enemies and I encourage my friends and or family members to always forgive ones that have hurt them..that is the only way you will be happy in life..You must forgive in order to be forgiven.
2007-06-15 12:56:57 · answer #6 · answered by lynne44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is natural for humans (human nature) to get angry and try to hold a grudge to someone who has done you wrong. I know it is hard for me. I also know that once you forgive someone for doing wrong to you, that you will grow and your heart will not be as hardened. It takes a lot of strength and character to let go of the hurt and anger. It doesn't mean you have to forget, but you will continue to live a better life.
2007-06-15 12:56:40 · answer #7 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wont forgive the act but i would still love the person
2007-06-15 12:56:10 · answer #8 · answered by rawkin_58 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is actually one person that i'm trying really hard to forgive and that's myself. 2 years ago me and my best friend just stopped being friends and i've never forgiven myself for that. now that she's going to a different high school, i'll never see her again and i regret so much for not trying harder to make our friendship work. I put too much blame on myself.
2007-06-16 05:33:34 · answer #9 · answered by Jesus=Savior<3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is not a person I haven't forgiven, and there isn't a person,I cannot forgive. We all need to learn to forgive.
God Bless You.
2007-06-16 05:47:20 · answer #10 · answered by Brilliant 1forHIM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋