Ever let someone push you over the edge? So much that your anger flairs? The old saying, "He who angers you conquers you" is true. Once your self control goes, then it is only a short hop to saying and doing regrettable things.
And no amount of apologies erase words say in haste and in the heat of the moment. "I'm sorry" no matter how heartfelt never eradicates the memory and the nagging feeling that in the backlash, there just might be a grain of truth.
And there you have the decision cycle that changes your life and invites GUILT into your heart. Resist the urge to take the easy route. Rise above criticism and failure. You have a higher calling.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
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?"
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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