Your lips say "I forgive," but your heart cries out for vengeance: don't you know that you are mocking God by word and deed and are falling under the verdict of devine justice according to which "God is not mocked"? Come to your senses, people and forgive so that you can boldly say the Our Father or, if you choose not to forgive, know that you are unworthy of this prayer. There is no middle ground.
2007-10-09 06:59:32 · 12 answers · asked by Jacob Dahlen 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You are correct. If you cannot forgive others, you'd better not pray the Lord's prayer.
2007-10-09 07:07:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We all sin, we are all granted forgiveness by Jesus. We're human, not mocking God.
You're right when you say forgive. That is the teaching of our Lord. Forgive and love thy neighbor (and your enemies).
2007-10-09 07:06:31 · answer #2 · answered by rico459 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't repeat rote prayers. If there is anger in my heart, I do what the bible tells me, I bring every thought captive to Christ and ask Him to forgive my resentment and replace it with forgiveness.
There is no shame in doing this; God knows our frame, He knows we are dust. If I were you, I'd think about leading people to the word of God and the grace of God, not scolding them for their unworthiness.
2007-10-09 07:25:06 · answer #3 · answered by Esther 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
While I disagree with much of Catholic doctrine, I do agree with you that if I am unwilling to forgive someone, I shouldn't expect God to then forgive me. (Matt 18:23-35)
2007-10-09 07:10:05 · answer #4 · answered by Open Heart Searchery 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can convince yourself that you forgive, but God knows the truth of ones heart.
and if we are having problems with forgiveness why not ask God to help us with this?
2007-10-09 07:05:22 · answer #5 · answered by bmdt07 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just linger real hard on the "Forgive us our debts (trespasses)" part real heavy -- it''s NEVER the wrong time to pray.
2007-10-09 07:09:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My heart does not cry out for vengeance. Never has. Never will. So I wouldn't know.
2007-10-09 07:02:01 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Singing "ring a ring of roses" doesn`t mean you are going to die from the plague, does it? So whats the difference?
2007-10-09 07:13:22 · answer #8 · answered by Terry M 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
WOW! I sure didn't find that in my Bible. I can't disagree more. What about his grace, and forgiveness?
2007-10-09 07:04:03 · answer #9 · answered by PROBLEM 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You are obviously caught up in Catholic confusion.
Jesus said praying over set phrases even his was false and only pagans do it...
If you do He says you are pagan...no me..
2007-10-09 07:04:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋