Forgiveness

Donna Braman
Guidance Series

FORGIVENESS

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 1:18 and Matthew 6:14-15


It makes more sense to forgive others when we know how we were forgiven.  By far, it is easier to forgive others than to understand how we are worthy of forgiveness and to finally forgive ourselves of the wrongs we've done in life. But unless we can let go of old beliefs that we are not worthy to be forgiven, forgiveness and mercy to others makes little sense and is not effectual.


Here is what the bible has to say about forgiveness to us and then further scripture on forgiveness to others.
"If my people who are called by My name will humble themselves; and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then they will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14.


"I will forgive their wrongdoings, and I will never again remember their sins," says the Lord. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.  "Come now, let us reason together," says the Lord.  "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow, though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool."


"I, even, I am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; and I will not remember your sins."
Now if the Lord doesn't remember our sins, then how can we remember old transgressions of others?


"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.  But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."  The bible says when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.


"Give, and it will be given to you.  A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.  For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."  Luke 6:38


SEED WORD: You must make allowance for each other's faults and forgive the person who offends you.  Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.