BIBLE PRINCIPLE: "Continue . . .forgiving one another freely even if anyone has cause for complain against another. Just as Jehovah freely forgave you, you must also do the same." - COLOSSIANS 3:13.
What does it mean? In the Bible sin is likened to debt and forgiveness is compared to the cancellation of a debt. (Luke 11:4) One reference work says that in the Scriptures the Greek word translated "forgive" to let go [of] a debt, by not demanding it." Thus, when we choose who has wronged us, we let go of any need for reparations from the offender. Our willingness to forgive does not mean that we approve of the wrong behavior or minimize the hurt that it has caused us. Rather, we simply decide to let go of resentment, even though we may have legitimate "cause" for complaint.
Next time: ANCIENT WISDOM FOR MODERN LIVING/Forgive Freely
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