Forgive One Another Freely - Conclusion of REACT IN A WAY THAT PLEASES JEHOVAH

Jehovah has given Christian elders the responsibility to decide whether a person who has committed a serious sin is repentant or not.  These brothers do not know everything that God knows about each situation, but they try to make a decision  based on what the Bible says and with the help of holy spirit. So when  they pray to Jehovah to help them make a decision, we can be sure that  their decision agrees with Jehovah's thinking. - MATTHEW 18:18.

In a situation like this we have to be loyal.  We should trust the way Jehovah handles the problem and accept the decision the elders make.  When the elders decide that a person is repentant, will you forgive him and show that you still love him?  (2 Corinthians 2:5-8)  This may not be easy, especially if his sin hurt you or a member of your family.  But if you trust in Jehovah and his way of handling these problems in the congregation, you will do  the right thing. You will show that you really are  willing to forgive others. - Proverbs 3:5, 6. 

We will have many benefits when we are willing to forgive. It helps us to feel better because we let go of anger and sadness.  And it helps us to have better relationships with other people.  But if we are not willing to forgive, it can make us feel sick and stressed.  This can make it difficult for us to get along with others. But the most important benefit of being willing to forgive is that we have a good relationship with our heaven Father,  Jehovah. - Read COLOSSIANS 3:12-14.

SOME EXPRESSIONS EXPLAINED

* Offended:  If you feel offended, you are angry or hurt because someone treated you in a way you did not like

* Forgive: To stop feeling angry or upset over the wrong conduct of someone else.  This does not mean that we have to approve of the wrong conduct or pretend that the conduct did not hurt others. When we forgive, it helps u to feel peaceful inside.

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