Forgive One Another Freely

"Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely." - COLOSSIANS 3:13.

THE Bible helps us to learn what Jehovah thinks of sin and how he reacts when we sin. But it also tells us about his willingness to forgive.  In the previous article, we learned why Jehovah forgave David and Manasseh.  They were very sorry about what they had done, confessed to Jehovah, and were determined not to repeat their sins.  They were truly repentant, so Jehovah was again willing to show them favor.

Let us now discuss our own willingness to forgive others. How would you have felt if one of your relatives had died because of what Manasseh did?  Would you have been able to forgive Manasseh?  Today, we live in a wicked, violent, and selfish world.  Why should we learn to be forgiving?  If you are treated badly, what can help you  to control your emotions, react the way Jehovah would want you to do, and be willing to forgive?

Next time: Forgive One Another Freely - WHY WE NEED TO BE FORGIVING

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