FORGIVENESS

 

Forgiveness means to let go of the wrongs someone has done to you. It means to let go of the resentment and anger you feel towards someone who has wronged you and to replace it with peaceful feelings. It is an intentional decision you make. It might not be an easy thing to do, but it is a positive thing to do. It does not mean to condone an offence, rather it is an act of releasing the negative feelings you have towards someone who has done something wrong to you. You might not return to being friends with the person, but you will not continue being enemies with the person. It is beneficial to both the offender and the offended.

In the book of Matthew 6:14 -15, Jesus Christ says that if you forgive men the sins they commit against you, the Heavenly Father will also forgive you your sins, but if you don't forgive men the sins they commit against you, then God will also not forgive you your sins. The book of Colossians 3:13 also says that we should bear with one another and forgive each other if we have any grievance towards each other. God also commands us to live peacefully with one another.

So, my brothers and sisters in Christ, we should strive to forgive those who have offended us, especially if they show that they are truly remorseful for what they did wrong to us. Remember that vengeance belongs to the Lord as the book of Romans 12:19 says. It is also important to not give the offender an opportunity to hurt you again. Remain blessed!