October 8, 2023 LOVE AND FORGIVENESS
Luke 7:47 “Jesus said, ‘I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much; but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.’”
There is a definite connection between love and forgiveness. Until one comes face to face with his or her need for forgiveness and realizes that God has forgiven them for their sins, they are apt to be judgemental and short on genuine love. Knowing we have been forgiven has a way on humbling us and giving us compassion for others; it also goes a long way in dealing with any pride on our part. The truth is that all are sinners by birth, in need of forgiveness. Forgiveness is part of the Christian faith; when someone wrongs another, there is a need to forgive the one committing offense. Not extending forgiveness when needed enslaves and imprisons the one who refuses to forgive; an unforgiving spirit leads to bitterness and robs one of the peace of God. So, knowing the forgiveness of God is crucial if we are to walk in the love of God and to be ones who reflect the love of God to all.
Colossians 3:13 “Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.”
James 5:16 “Confess your faults one to another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
Blessings, Buddy
Luke 7:47 “Jesus said, ‘I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much; but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.’”
There is a definite connection between love and forgiveness. Until one comes face to face with his or her need for forgiveness and realizes that God has forgiven them for their sins, they are apt to be judgemental and short on genuine love. Knowing we have been forgiven has a way on humbling us and giving us compassion for others; it also goes a long way in dealing with any pride on our part. The truth is that all are sinners by birth, in need of forgiveness. Forgiveness is part of the Christian faith; when someone wrongs another, there is a need to forgive the one committing offense. Not extending forgiveness when needed enslaves and imprisons the one who refuses to forgive; an unforgiving spirit leads to bitterness and robs one of the peace of God. So, knowing the forgiveness of God is crucial if we are to walk in the love of God and to be ones who reflect the love of God to all.
Colossians 3:13 “Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.”
James 5:16 “Confess your faults one to another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
Blessings, Buddy
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