Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Forgive Until It Feels Good

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. Matthew 18:21-22

Peter was probably astounded at Jesus' answer.  He was being magnanimous in offering to forgive seven times.  But Jesus points out that if you are keeping count, your forgiveness is bogus and thus null and void.

I Corinthians 13 records that love "it keeps no record of wrongs" (5b) So when you are tempted to use old wounds or the past as ammunition, ask yourself "am I keeping records or do I truly forgive?"

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