During this holy season, am I willing to forgive and to ask for forgiveness? With whom should I begin?
"For God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son that everyone who believed in Him might not perish but have life everlasting."
John 3:16
For Reflection:
quote from Scripture tells us that God loves everyone.
2007-12-24 09:31:55 · 13 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Merry Christmas to all who choose to observe it.
Peace Be With You,
Debra
2007-12-24 09:32:46 · update #1
Not according to a strict interpretation of that text no. Sadly though, people who spout that text are more often than not amongst the most hateful and bigoted in all of society.
2007-12-24 09:36:09 · answer #1 · answered by Pi 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Proverbs 8:17
Psalms 18:1
1 John 4:19
Jesus Loves you.
Merry Christmas
2007-12-24 17:38:58 · answer #2 · answered by 2telldatruth 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Answer to Queation #1 - what right do I have to hold on to hatred and resentment? You don't.
Answer to Question #2 - During this holy season, am I willing to forgive and to ask for forgiveness? You should. Wether you do or not is up to you.
Answer to Question #3 - With whom should I begin? Begin with whomever your hearts leads you to begin.
Merry Christmas to ALL, even those who don't observe or believe.
God Bless!
2007-12-24 17:37:22 · answer #3 · answered by Scott F 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just say a prayer to God asking for forgiveness. Also, include that you ask for forgiveness for harboring any ill feelings.etc toward others. I am not convinced we have to track down individually every person we know and apologize. That could take some of us years. I'm sure that God knows our motives. Forgive yourself, first. God Bless! Merry Christmas!
2007-12-24 19:03:15 · answer #4 · answered by paula r 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres something VERY WRONG with THIS question...
John 3:16 is: for God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever shall believieth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.
KJV
God bless, Merry Christ-mas
2007-12-24 17:42:14 · answer #5 · answered by Adam M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is such a sweet thought Deb, start with the nearest ones
2007-12-24 17:40:49 · answer #6 · answered by peaceisfromgod 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hatred and resentment only gnaw at your own insides.
I must say that I avoid those that have done wrongs to me even if I have forgiven them
2007-12-24 17:36:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
None. Forgive and forget.
Or better put as, "lighten up and live"
Hatred only hurts you, never the people you hate.
2007-12-24 17:34:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Begin with YHVH. After His adultery with Bathsheba, and causing Uriah to be killed, David prayed "against you and you alone have I sinned". Only He can take your sin and GIVE you righteousness FOR it.
2007-12-24 17:36:42 · answer #9 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
begin with forgiving yourself, the others will come naturally as a result. Once you are at peace with your faults, others' will diminish.
2007-12-24 17:35:39 · answer #10 · answered by matthew s 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋