Forgiveness is something that every person should be taught as a child and in turn, teach their children and grandchildren. It is a choice you make and not a feeling, because feeling like forgiving another person is not the true meaning of the word or act. How wonderful our world would be if forgiveness was practiced by everyone instead of the pay pack mentality or "eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth" belief.
Forgiving others does not mean that the offender has to repent nor are we are required to remain in an abusive or exploitive situation. Neither does it deny the right of governments to punish offenders. Jesus and other New Testament leaders supported the authority of civil governments
"Forgiving doesn't mean forgetting, nor does it mean that you've given the message that what someone did was okay. It just means that you've let go of the anger or guilt towards someone, or towards yourself. But that can be easier said than done. If forgiveness was easy, everyone would be doing it."
"When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person or condition by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. Forgiveness is the only way to dissolve that link and get free." ~ Katherine Ponder
This one would save a lot of marriages from the divorce courts and teach children a valuable lesson.
"A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers." ~ Robert Quillen
God said vengeance was His and someday the balances will be weighed out.
"Forgiveness is me giving up my right to hurt you for hurting me." ~ Anonymous
"And forgive us our sins, just as we have forgiven those who have sinned against us.
If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. ~Matthew 6:12-15
Such beautiful ways to just let it all go.
I really love this list. Forgiveness is such an important part of life. I hope that everyone can learn from this list. Forgiveness makes a person feel better about their self and their life as well. Great job on this list.
Healing quotes on forgiveness.thank you.
Lovely list and a great lesson!
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