FORGIVE TO BE FORGIVEN!

Forgiveness is one of the most liberating things anyone can do. Unforgiveness is like a stone tied to someone's leg, which drags them to the bottom of the sea.

If God has forgiven our sins and if we want to be like God, what reasons can we have for not forgiving someone?

If we forgive, we receive forgiveness; this is a truth that should motivate us. If we really understand what Jesus did on the cross, forgiveness must flow from our hearts.

You are kind and forgiving, Lord,

rich in grace

to all who call on you.

Psalm 86:5

Then Peter approached Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times must I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I say to you, Not up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.

Matthew 18:21-22

And when you are praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your heavenly Father may also forgive his sins. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your sins."

Mark 11:25-26

Be careful.

"If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. If he sins against you seven times a day, and comes back to you seven times and says, 'I am sorry,' forgive him."

Luke 17:3-4

Bear with one another and forgive whatever grievances you have against each other. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Colossians 3:13

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9

For if you forgive one another's trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive one another, your heavenly Father will not forgive your trespasses.

Matthew 6:14-15

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.

Ephesians 4:32

If one of you has caused grief, he has not only caused it to me, but also, in part, so that I may not be too severe with all of you. The punishment that was imposed by the majority is sufficient. Now, on the contrary, you must forgive him and console him, so that he is not dominated by excessive sadness. Therefore, I recommend that you reaffirm the love you have for him.

2 Corinthians 2:5-8

"Judge not and you will not be judged. Condemn not and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven.

Luke 6:37

"It is I, myself, the one who erases

your transgressions, for my sake,

and that you don't remember anymore

of your sins.

Isaiah 43:25

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of God's grace,

Ephesians 1:7

For he rescued us from the dominion of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, namely, the forgiveness of sins.

Colossians 1:13-14

Let the wicked forsake his way;

and the evil man, his thoughts.

Let him turn to the Lord,

who will have mercy on him;

turn to our God,

for he willingly gives his pardon.

Isaiah 55:7

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