Forgive one another as quickly and thoroughly as God in Christ forgave you. - Ephesians 4:32
Peace on earth. Mercy mild.
If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. - 2 Chronicles 7:14
The law works fear and wrath; grace works hope and mercy. - Martin Luther
Keep forgiving.
Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. - Luke 6:28
5 things we get wrong about forgiveness.
Every one says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive. - CS Lewis
God is not mad at you
I am forgiven. I will forgive.
What does the Bible say about unforgiveness:
Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. - Luke 6:36
Don't let the enemy remind you of what God has already forgotten.
You forgave the guilt of your people. - Psalm 85:2
Anger
The Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. - Colossians 3:13
Which would be the harder offense to forgive?
See that no one repays anyone evil for evil. - 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Forgiveness is freedom
Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies. - Nelson Mandela
We win by tenderness. We conquer by forgiveness. - Frederick W. Robertson
Forgiveness is God's command. - Martin Luther
Respond with an emoji: How hard is it for you to forgive someone who has hurt you?
If you forgive others their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. - Matthew 6:14
Forgiveness frees us
Don’t let a root of bitterness grow
Forgive as you have been forgiven.
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Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. - Ephesians 4:13
Keep forgiving.
Forgive x 70 x 7
Do not give the devil a foothold. - Ephesians 4:27