Forgiveness is a wonderful thing, both for the receiver and especially the giver. As long as there is no forgiveness, both are in bondage.
There is a story in Matthew chapter 18 about a servant who owed a large amount of money to a king. He went to the king and begged for forgiveness of the debt. The king had compassion on him and released him from his debt. This servant, just after being extended this kindness, went out and found a poor man who owed him a little. He seized him and began to choke this poor man for the money he owed. Then the servant had the poor man thrown into debtors prison for his debts. Upon hearing of this, the king summoned the servant and called him wicked – he had been forgiven much, yet he could not forgive a little. So the king changed his mind and had this servant thrown into jail.
If we want mercy and kindess and forgiveness, we need to extend mercy and kindness and forgiveness.
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What a beautiful article, coming from a beautiful soul.
Thank You! It’s nice to know when you touch people’s lives in a positive way.