Forgiveness is not a feeling, it is a decision. It is also not about forgetting or excusing the wrong that was committed. Forgiveness is a costly decision that flows from experiencing God's grace. Christians should be the most forgiving people as they are the most forgiven by God. When we forgive others, our heavenly Father will forgive us, but if we refuse to forgive, He will not forgive our own sins. We must get rid of bitterness and evil and instead be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving towards others.
4. “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Matthew 6:14, NLT
5. “Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live.
6. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types
7. of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:29-32, NLT)
8. “Christians are the most forgiven people in the world. Therefore we should be the most forgiving people in the world.” – Ken Sande, The Peace Maker