In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 18: 21- 35, we read of Peter asking Christ how many times one should forgive another. Jesus tells him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy times seven times," and then goes on to relate a key teaching to every believer.
That teaching is this: If we are forgiven by God for our great sins against Him, who are we to then deny forgiveness to anyone else? If we have received great mercy from God (as all believers have) then we are to show great mercy to others. If we do not, then the wrath of God will be kindled against us, and He will withhold forgiveness and mercy from us.
Examine your heart closely, what are you holding onto that you need to let go of? Who haven't you forgiven? Who haven't you shown mercy towards? Be loving, kind and merciful so that our Father in Heaven will be so towards you.
God's grace be with you,
Fr. Charles Butler
That teaching is this: If we are forgiven by God for our great sins against Him, who are we to then deny forgiveness to anyone else? If we have received great mercy from God (as all believers have) then we are to show great mercy to others. If we do not, then the wrath of God will be kindled against us, and He will withhold forgiveness and mercy from us.
Examine your heart closely, what are you holding onto that you need to let go of? Who haven't you forgiven? Who haven't you shown mercy towards? Be loving, kind and merciful so that our Father in Heaven will be so towards you.
God's grace be with you,
Fr. Charles Butler
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