07/12/2024
When you read the New Testament, it's honestly surprising how much emphasis it puts on forgiving others. Even more than Heaven or Hell, or any specific doctrine, the Bible talks about forgiving people who wrong you.
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Jesus wants forgiveness to become our defaultβan automatic response to clear the emotional debt we are owed.
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"Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, 'Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?' Jesus answered, 'I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.'"
- Matthew 18:21-22 (NIV)
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