Matthew 6:14-15, part of the Sermon on the Mount, highlights Jesus’ radical teachings on forgiveness, challenging cultural norms and emphasizing its reciprocal nature. It underscores forgiveness as pivotal in our relationship with God, shaping our ethical decisions and guiding Christian discipleship. Luke 6:37 complements this by linking forgiveness and judgment, reinforcing the transformative power of forgiveness.
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Why Do I Still Feel Guilty?
Past Sins That thing we said, that thing we did—if only we could take it back. A memory of sharp words spoken in anger, the night we went along with the crowd, or maybe left the crowd and wish we hadn’t—the haunting of regret can be relentless. We’d love to erase certain things with aContinue reading “Why Do I Still Feel Guilty?”
As His Day Begins
Matthew 6:14-15 reads: “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Morning Meditation: In the serene moments of the morning, let us reflect on the profound wisdom encapsulated inContinue reading “As His Day Begins”
My Bad
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. – Matthew 5:4 If you have spiritual poverty and true humility, they will lead you to godly sorrow. That’s what Jesus meant by “mourn” here in this second beatitude. Paul told the Corinthians about this kind of sorrow: “For the sorrow that is according toContinue reading “My Bad”
Is There a Limit to God’s Forgiveness?
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Do you ever ask yourself: Can I ever be free of the weight of my sin and guilt? Will God forgive my every sin? I have good news for you! Your loving, heavenly Father will forgive you of all your sins. You can be released today from your sins if you willContinue reading “Is There a Limit to God’s Forgiveness?”
Mandatory Blood Donations
When Adam and Eve first sinned, the Lord made garments of skin to clothe them (Gen. 3:21). In this way, He demonstrated that the death of an animal and the shedding of its blood was the cost of covering or atoning for their sin. Later in the book of Leviticus, the Lord taught the IsraelitesContinue reading “Mandatory Blood Donations”
Why Are Unforgiving People So Unforgiving
by J. Warner Wallace I was in the studio a few years ago with Frank Sontag for his KKLA radio program in Los Angeles. We were talking about Cold Case Christianity and the transformation I experienced when I first became a Christian. As an atheist, I embraced a moral code very similar to the ChristiansContinue reading “Why Are Unforgiving People So Unforgiving”
The Discipline of Letting Go
The Discipline of Letting Go In the course of your earthly life, you will experience times when you need to both give and receive forgiveness. Embrace both times. Make asking and giving forgiveness part of your daily experience. Practice forgiveness till it becomes an attitude rather than an action. View On WordPress
The Discipline of Letting Go
The Discipline of Letting Go “Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a permanent attitude.” M.L.King View On WordPress
The Spiritual Discipline of Letting Go
The Spiritual Discipline of Letting Go THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE OF LETTING GO Jesus said, “If you forgive others their trespasses, you heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Colossians 3:13 NRSV “Forgiveness is not an occasional art; it is a permanent attitude.” M.L.Continue reading “The Spiritual Discipline of Letting Go”