Jehovah -The Greatest Forgiver - HAVE CONFIDENCE IN JEHOVAH'S FORGIVENESS

 Let us briefly review some of the key points we have discussed. Jehovah is truly the greates Forgiver in the universe.  On what basis can we say that?  First, he is always ready to forgive.  Second, he knows us through and through.  He is perfectly familiar with our makeup, and he is he in the position to determine whether we are  truly repentant. And third, when Jehovah forgives us, he wipes the slate clean, so to speak. This allows us to have a clean conscience and enjoy his favor.

Of cours, as long as we are imperfect, we will continue to sin.  However, we can gain comfort from the words found in Insight on the Scriptures, Volume 2, page 771: "Since Jehovah  mercifully considers the fleshly weakness of his servans, they need not be in a constant state of remorse due to their errors resulting from inherent imperfection.  (Psalm 103:8-14; 130:3) If they are conscientiously  walkng in God's ways, they may be be joyful.  (Philippias 4:4-6; 1 Jphn 3:19-22)." What an encouraging thought!

We are grateful that Jehovah is ready to pardon us when we are truly sorry for the sins we have committed. How, though, can we  imitate Jehovah's forgiveness?  In what ways is our forgiveness similar to Jehovah's forgiveness, but what ways is it different?  Why is understanding  that distinction important?  The next article will answer these questions.

Next time: Jehovah Blesses Those Who Forgive

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