God speaks today Wednesday | November 13, 2024
And he answered, Thou shalt not smite them: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.
(2 Kings 6:22)But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
(Matthew 6:15) As we also forgive our debtors
The principle of forgiveness is essential in the Lord's Prayer. We need God's forgiveness and we also need to extend that same forgiveness to others. Forgiving others has a liberating and healing effect, while resentment is a poison that makes us bitter. Forgiveness brings us closer to God's nature, which is to forgive. If we learn to live lives of grace and mercy, we will receive the same from God and others. Let forgiveness flow from you like a clean pipe and it will be a source of refreshing water for your own life.
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So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
(Matthew 18:35)Moreover I have given to thee one portion above thy brethren, which I took out of the hand of the Amorite with my sword and with my bow.
(Genesis 48:22)But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
(Matthew 5:44)If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
(Proverbs 25:21)Comments: