Forgiveness

Good Morning!! Learn to "L.I.G." Let It Go! How must God's elect, respond to God's gift of salvation? How should those who themselves have been  forgiven of every offense, then, behave, towards others?

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.—Colossians 3:12-13 (NIV)

"Even as Christ forgave you," Paul says, you ought to forgive,...with the same unconditional, and complete absolution. This is an explicit connection between the forgiveness that the elect have in Christ, and the forgiveness that all believers ought to practice. And how broadly does the command apply? If any one has anything against any one! We cannot claim that anyone is too insignificant, or that any offense is too significant, for us to pardon. After all, weren't we insignificant, in relation to God, when He forgave us? God is so gracious.

We are to exercise forbearance and forgiveness, wherever we go,...and with whomever we come in contact.

Holy Spirit of God, keep us conscious of the greatness of God's grace to us. Remind us of how utterly undeserving we are of His continued forbearance. We want to get to a place, where there will be no hesitation on our part, to reflect God's goodness and mercy,...even to those we see as the most unpleasant, and abusive of people. Amen.

"Feed your faith with God's promises,...and you'll starve your doubts."