The Conclusion; “We Must Forgive”

21. April 2008 by Bernice Davis.

Today, we’re closing our beatitude on mercy.   

Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.” 

All last week, we studied scriptures that showed how our unforgiving nature hinders our relationship with God and how development and growth in God is tied to our relationships with others.   

As Christians, we “must” practice a forgiving nature.  It is not an option, it is required by God.  The only thing hindering us is our pride. 

Many of the stories that we studied on last week showed us how God freely forgives us when we sin against him.  Sin wounds the heart of God. 

I know that we have been wounded by people and for some of us the wounds are deep, but just as we desperately offend and wound the heart of  God when we sin, and God forgives us, we are to show that same compassion.  That’s just it people. 

Jesus does not sugarcoat the gospel.  If we are saved, we should practice a forgiving nature. 

I hope you took inventory on last week of the people that you haven’t forgiven and of all the pain that you’re holding on to from not dealing with issues and from having un- forgiveness in your heart.   I know I did and I can safely say that “all is well.”    Just begin the dialogue and ask God to help you. 

Yeah, pick up that phone, ask for a meeting.  I gave you the steps on last week concerning how to resolve conflict according to the scriptures.  It’s time to grow, live in joy, and experience true peace.   I sure hope you’re taking this journey with me cause I’m experiencing growth beyond what I imagined, and it feels great.  God bless. 

Don’t forget to pray and read God’s word daily. 

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