10/07/2026
Matthew 18:21-22 KJV
21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
This verse gives enlightenment that forgiveness is not about keeping count of how many times we have been hurt. Apostle Peter thought seven times was already enough, but Jesus answered, “Until seventy times seven,” or 490, teaching us that forgiveness should flow from a heart filled with grace.
Forgiveness is not saying that the pain did not happen or pretending that wounds do not hurt but It is choosing to let God carry the weight of our hurt instead of allowing bitterness to live in our hearts. It is a quiet act of love and obedience, even when it is difficult because the truth is, we have been forgiven by God more times than we can ever count. So in the same way, Jesus calls us to extend that same mercy to others. Sometimes forgiveness is a process, sometimes it comes with tears, but every act of forgiveness makes our hearts look a little more like Jesus Christ’s.
Let us learn to forgive not because they always deserve it, but because God’s grace has been poured out on us and His love teaches us to let go, heal, and be free.