Forgiving When You Don’t Feel Like It

Forgiveness is difficult. For many people, it is tempting to hold onto grudges and anger they have towards others. However, Jesus tells us to do something different. In fact, he shows us. Jeff Cavins explains what Scripture tells us about forgiving others and why it is so important for us to be people who forgive.

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Jesus didn’t wait for us to change or become perfect before he died for us.

John 16:33

Jesus said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

What was a Jubilee?

Every 50 years, Jubilee was proclaimed. Slaves were returned to their families, and land was returned. Liberty should be proclaimed throughout the land.

• Luke 4:18–19 Jesus proclaims the Great Jubilee in the synagogue.

1 Peter 1:18-19

"You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your fathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot."

A Parable about Forgiveness

• Mattew 18:21-35
• Vs. 21 How many times should I forgive? Up to seven times? 7 x 70
• Talent = 15 years wages = 150,000 years.
• Denarius = a days wage

The Catholicism Answer Book

"Forgiveness is to pardon someone who offended, hurt, or attacked us. It implies there is guilt in the offender, regardless of whether or not there is repentance, sorrow, or contrition. We can forgive those who have not even asked for our forgiveness. We are asked to forgive our enemies, to love them, and to pray for them."

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