A God Who Is "Ready to Forgive"-Continue with What About the Consequences?

This law was a merciful provision from God.  It benefited the victim, whose property was returned and who no doubt felt much relief when the offender finally acknowledged his in.  At the same time, the law benefited the one whose conscience at last moved him to admit his guilt and corrected his wrong.  Indeed, if he refused to do so, there would be no forgiveness for him from God.

Although we are not under the Mosaic Law, that Law gives us insight into Jehovah's mind, including his thinking on forgiveness. (Colossians  2:13, 14)  If others have been hurt by our sins, God is pleased when we do what we can to right the wrong.  (Matthew 5:23, 24)  This may involve acknowledging our sin, admitting our guilt, and even apologizing  to the victim.  Then we can appeal to  Jehovah on the basis of Jesus' sacrifice and experience the assurance that we have been forgiven by God.-Hebrews 10:21, 22. 

Next time: A God Who Is "Ready to Forgive"-Conclusion of What About the Consequences?

From the book: Draw Close to Jehovah