If another Believer trespasses against us do we have to immediately forgive? Or is there a condition first that believer must do before we are to forgive?? The answer can be found in Luke 17:3-4 3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and IF HE REPENTS, FORGIVE HIM. 4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I REPENT; THOU SHALT FORGIVE THEM. The answer is clear IF THEY REPENT. SO WHAT IS REPENTANCE? The Greek meaning for repentance is regret, to think differently, and most notably - change! Many statements of repentance are nothing more than thinly veiled sidesteps to avoid pain resulting from harm someone has done and consequences resulting there from. Repentance means more than remorse for getting caught. While offenders cannot un-spill the milk, they can help clean up the mess they have made. Although it may be impossible at times to know whether repentance is real, we can look for evidence. A truly repentant person will confess wrong, offer no excuses, ask for forgiveness, and accept results. If there is little or no evidence of these criteria being met, an avenue for legitimate forgiveness does not exist - and is not warranted!
Posted on: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 02:22:52 +0000
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