If we do not forgive?

surrendersacrifice · 04-20-2008, 12:43 AM

If we do not forgive we be forgiven(Matt 6:14-15)? Jesus, by His actions and teaching tells us what it means to forgive.

In the Old covenant people lived by the laws that were written on stone (2 Cor. 3:7). They, therefore, followed the letter of the law. It was, therefore, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth (Lv. 24:20). In the New Covenant, we live by the Spirit, because the Spirit of God is imprinted on our fleshy hearts (2 Cor. 3:3). Therefore, the Spirit of God, which is unconditional love, is our heart’s desire. We are, therefore, (Matt. 5: 39-40; Luke 6: 30; Matt. 5: 44) to fight back evil with love; help those who hurt us; give to everyone who asks and do not demand back what others have taken from us; love our enemies; and pray for those persecute us. Jesus showed us that to truly love and forgive, is not only to give up resentment or claim we have against our offenders, but also to compensate for their wrongdoings. Jesus did not sue or abandon those who hurt and killed Him. He offered them salvation by dying on the cross. He, thus, offered the other cheek. We have only two choices, to live like Jesus did or to reject His life.

God always offers us forgiveness. We have to accept it by believing in it. And to believe in it is to forgive others the way God forgives us.

Boanerges · 04-20-2008, 01:07 AM

A good word SS! When we do not forgive we place ourselves in bondage that leads to bitterness and we do not honor our Lord.

Who am I · 04-20-2008, 01:17 AM

A good word indeed.

The first thing that comes to mind is… “unconditional love”
The word unconditional makes a lot of difference. If it’s conditional… is it really love?

Dusty · 04-20-2008, 01:49 PM

Thanks for that word. Always a good reminder, if we forgive, God forgives, and we need to also forgive ourselves and move on.as it is put inot the sea of forgetfulness.

Boanerges · 04-20-2008, 02:06 PM

What an awesome picture Mom! I have it set as my desktop.

Dusty · 04-20-2008, 08:18 PM

Thanks that's a good idea. Now it is on mine as well.

04-20-2008, 12:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
surrendersacrifice Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Omaha Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	If we do not forgive? If we do not forgive we be forgiven(Matt 6:14-15)? Jesus, by His actions and teaching tells us what it means to forgive. In the Old covenant people lived by the laws that were written on stone (2 Cor. 3:7). They, therefore, followed the letter of the law. It was, therefore, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth (Lv. 24:20). In the New Covenant, we live by the Spirit, because the Spirit of God is imprinted on our fleshy hearts (2 Cor. 3:3). Therefore, the Spirit of God, which is unconditional love, is our heart’s desire. We are, therefore, (Matt. 5: 39-40; Luke 6: 30; Matt. 5: 44) to fight back evil with love; help those who hurt us; give to everyone who asks and do not demand back what others have taken from us; love our enemies; and pray for those persecute us. Jesus showed us that to truly love and forgive, is not only to give up resentment or claim we have against our offenders, but also to compensate for their wrongdoings. Jesus did not sue or abandon those who hurt and killed Him. He offered them salvation by dying on the cross. He, thus, offered the other cheek. We have only two choices, to live like Jesus did or to reject His life. God always offers us forgiveness. We have to accept it by believing in it. And to believe in it is to forgive others the way God forgives us.

04-20-2008, 01:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Boanerges Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St Rose LA Posts: 16,835 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 18	A good word SS! When we do not forgive we place ourselves in bondage that leads to bitterness and we do not honor our Lord. __________________ Because the Lord Jesus died on the Cross, I have received forgiveness of sins; because the Lord Jesus rose from the dead, I have received new life; because the Lord Jesus has been exalted to the right hand of the Father, I have received the outpoured Spirit. All is because of Him; nothing is because of me." Watchman Nee

04-20-2008, 01:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Who am I Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,275 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 2	A good word indeed. The first thing that comes to mind is… “unconditional love” The word unconditional makes a lot of difference. If it’s conditional… is it really love? __________________ Blessings to all Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

04-20-2008, 01:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dusty Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 6,530 Rep Power: 7	Thanks for that word. Always a good reminder, if we forgive, God forgives, and we need to also forgive ourselves and move on.as it is put inot the sea of forgetfulness. __________________ Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. -- John Wooden Joke Police.. Mark and Amandaz

04-20-2008, 02:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Boanerges Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St Rose LA Posts: 16,835 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 18	What an awesome picture Mom! I have it set as my desktop. __________________ Because the Lord Jesus died on the Cross, I have received forgiveness of sins; because the Lord Jesus rose from the dead, I have received new life; because the Lord Jesus has been exalted to the right hand of the Father, I have received the outpoured Spirit. All is because of Him; nothing is because of me." Watchman Nee

04-20-2008, 08:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dusty Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 6,530 Rep Power: 7	Thanks that's a good idea. Now it is on mine as well. __________________ Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. -- John Wooden Joke Police.. Mark and Amandaz

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