A Forgiving Spirit
Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the cross, said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” This is the great example of forgiveness that I, if I am to be Christ-like, must follow.
No matter what men may say about me or to me or would attempt to do to me, none of it can upset me or divert me from God’s Way if I have a forgiving spirit! Of what value is it, or what satisfaction can my critic or adversary derive from it, if I have already forgiven him for it?
And not only that, but it brings to me peace of mind that would be impossible to obtain by any means if I allowed it to be unforgiven, but rather went around bearing a grudge or a hurt feeling day after day.
Yes, I am only human, but I cannot allow myself to use that as an excuse to commit the sin of being unforgiving. I am human, but I am being remade to conform to the image and likeness of the Creator God, covered by the precious blood of His Son, Jesus Christ, and sustained daily by the power of the Holy Ghost. Like everyone else, I must take life as He gives it — ONE DAY AT A TIME — and casting all of my burdens and cares on Him, strive daily to do His will.
a. franklin staples
Copyright © 1985 by A. Franklin Staples
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