Wednesday, December 16, 2020 It's Time to Forgive "Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you" (Ephesians 4:32 nlt). As Christmas approaches, you'll probably be gathering with family. Maybe you'll be traveling, or maybe your family will be coming to you. There are some family members that you're probably looking forward to seeing. And there are some that perhaps you're not looking forward to seeing because they've hurt you. So I'd like to offer a word of advice this Christmas: forgive people who've wronged you and hurt you in life. I don't know what those people have done. But I do know what God has done. Ephesians 4 says, "Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you" (verses 31–32 nlt). Here's my question for you: Do you deserve to be forgiven by God? No, you don't. Neither do I. But He forgave us. Therefore, we should forgive others. |
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