Subject of Forgiveness

[BeauJangles]

I believe this subject is probably more vital today than ever. Peter asked of the Lord Jesus, how many times should he forgive his brother is he sinned against him. Up to seven times was the question? And the Lord answered accordingly. "Seventy times seven." Matthew 18:21-22 That would be 144 times in doing the math. Perhaps that's how many times it may take certain individuals to get it down into their hearts and minds. Sounds sensible if we do struggle with this issue. I personally have as well. I can become easily angered, but have learned to quickly forgive. Lest a root of bitterness develops as a result. Bitterness can literally end up destroying one's life. Hebrews 12:15 Here's a song that beautifully illustrates this. 

Whiteheart ~ How Many Times (Seventy Times Seven)

LP: Don't Wait For The Movie 

 

 

1. Matthew 18:21-22 KJV ²¹Then came Peter to him, and said, LORD, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? ²²Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

   Hebrews 12:14-15 KJV  ¹⁴Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the LORD: ¹⁵Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you and thereby many be defiled;  

   Ephesians 4:31-32 KJV ³¹Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: ³²And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. 

[angels4u]

It also says in the Bible 365 times not to fear,what can men do to you ?

Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good
…5In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. 6The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? 7The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me.…Ps.118:5-7

If we really live through the Spirit and look unto God for all our problems,we will deal with people different and look at them as through the eyes of Jesus,how would He handle situations?

[Ray12614]

Yes. forgiveness is important for us to embrace. 70 x 7 = 490. The number is not so important, as the concept Jesus was trying to convey; Forgiveness seems impossible at times for us to do, but, we must do it by faith and obedience EVEN if it does not feel like we can, or feel like we want to.

You nailed it on the head when you refereed to a root of bitterness destroying. I have had that happen to me, and seen many others who never up-rooted their roots of bitterness, and it is like a weed in your garden, it keeps growing back. Dig up the root, and the problem will be gone, at least for a while (the devil is a master of re-planting thoughts of unforgiveness too).

Grace and Peace . . .  ray . . . 

[Alive]

If we simply allow it--the forgiveness that is 'In Christ' will flow through us like a river. Few things are as readily available as a part of our walk in Him, as forgiveness.

Repose in Him--look to Him--and see the same forgiveness that you have received--flow through you toward others.

[BeauJangles]

5 hours ago, angels4u said:

It also says in the Bible 365 times not to fear,what can men do to you ?

Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good
…5In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. 6The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? 7The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me.…Ps.118:5-7

Amen to that. Thank you for posting this reminder. 

5 hours ago, angels4u said:

If we really live through the Spirit and look unto God for all our problems,we will deal with people different and look at them as through the eyes of Jesus,how would He handle situations?

I would say that He would do so with loving kindness and balanced accordingly of the aspect of mercy. 

[BeauJangles]

5 hours ago, BeauJangles said:

"Seventy times seven." Matthew 18:21-22 That would be 144 times in doing the math.

Oh dear. A serious miscalculation! 

4 hours ago, Ray12614 said:

Yes. forgiveness is important for us to embrace. 70 x 7 = 490. 

Umm... uh-oh! I was wrong again! No wonder I flunked this subject! 

[BeauJangles]

3 hours ago, Alive said:

If we simply allow it--the forgiveness that is 'In Christ' will flow through us like a river. Few things are as readily available as a part of our walk in Him, as forgiveness.

Amen to this too! Good statement of our walk in faith! 

[Ray12614]

1 hour ago, BeauJangles said:

Oh dear. A serious miscalculation! 

Umm... uh-oh! I was wrong again! No wonder I flunked this subject! 

No worries!!  Good subject.