Forgiveness is necessary for your wellbeing. Matthew 23

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Forgiveness is necessary for your wellbeing.  Matthew 23

Forgiveness in the Bible is a “release” or a “dismissal” of something.  The definition of forgiveness in the world dictionary is the action or process of forgiving or being forgiven.  The forgiveness we have in Christ involves the release of sinners from God’s just penalty and the complete dismissal of all charges against us.  Romans 8:1 says: There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ. God’s gracious forgiveness of our sins should encourage us to forgive others Ephesians 4:32: 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.. Forgiveness was freely given, and you should freely give to other.

To some people, forgiveness may seem like weakness or letting an undeserving person win, but it has no connection to weakness or even to emotions instead forgiveness is an act of the will. Forgiveness is not granted because a person always deserves to be forgiven, no one deserves to be forgiven, but it’s the right thing to do. Forgiveness can only be given because it is a deliberate act of love, mercy, and grace. Forgiveness is a decision not to hold something against another person, despite what he or she has done to you. Many time people make the statement, yes, I will forgive but I won’t forget.