We cannot have one attitude when we need forgiveness, and an opposite attitude when others need it from us. That is why He teaches us to pray, “Forgive us as we forgive others” (Luke 11:4); and why He urges us to be merciful, just as God is merciful (Luke 6:36-37). Intentionally and unintentionally, people hurt us with their words and actions. They disappoint us, betray us, oppose us, take us for granted, slander us and forget us. When the inevitable happens what will we do? God’s antidote to offense can work if we choose to do what He chose to do—forgive. Forgiveness was His provision to assure that love could always have the final word. Forgiveness is extraordinary and striking, and it leaves an unmistakably God-like imprint on others. Because we live among people broken by sin, we will have many occasions on which to display this incredible characteristic of God.
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:39:56 +0000
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