What excellent illustration of how we frequently treat one another! We offer forgiveness, but it is shallow and motivated by self-interest. We claim to forgive, but when even the smallest amount of conflict occurs, how quickly we bring up old grudges. We prefer to "bury the hatchet" while leaving the handle exposed. That way, we can quickly take it back up and apply it to our benefit.
How can we refuse to provide forgiveness to people who have committed sins against us if our spotless Lord is prepared to pardon us—despite all of our faults? True Christlike forgiveness fully bury's the grudge.
Relationships can be patched up with forgiveness. As You did so frequently, permit me to turn the other cheek. Permit me to experience the thrill of love when I declare, "I forgive."
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