An Excerpt from my book~ Quotes and Bible Verses to The Bereaved Pages
Our Bible reference on the topic can be found in Matthew 18:23-35
This talks about unforgiveness” If we are unforgiving towards others, we will lose God's forgiveness as well.” Let alone we get turned over to the torturers. It's okay to get upset and get angry but at the end of the day, God tells us, do not let the sun go down in your anger or it will consume us. How many of us know that if we have an unforgiving heart it’s like that cliche, "holding on to anger is like drinking a poison and expecting the other person to die.” It is also like a coal throwing at someone else, and you are the one who gets burned.”
Forgiveness never meant we make ourselves prey to the evil acts of others. But the consequences of the unforgiving heart is like the parable of the unforgiving servant.
"Should you not have had mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had on you? In his anger, his master turned him over to the jailers to be tortured, until he should repay all that he owned. That is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart." Matt. 18:33-35
Truth is, we know that God will deal with those who hurt us if we put them in God’s hands through forgiveness. But the dictate of the flesh loves to take matters into our own hands. The key thing to remember is if we continue to humble ourselves before God and those who try to hurt us—God will repay.For it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord.’”Since God is going to take up your cause and see to it that justice is done, you can lay it down.
I can tell you, I have seen God’s hands move mightily when we trust and forgive others because He will fight for you. He will make things right for you. And that’s a promise you can take to the bank. He's done it so many times as you bless those who hurt you. It's when you allow God to take over because its not ourselves who are in control but our Lord God, anyway. It is just a matter of entrusting our dependence fully upon Him and not ourselves.
Again, that’s a promise that comes from God provided we keep our hearts in the right standing with Him. So it is not wise to carry anger and bitterness and resentments nor revenge. Let’s dare not take matters into our own hands, Jesus warned that an unforgiving heart would destroy you in the end (Matthew 6:15; 18:35). Unlimited forgiveness ought to be demonstrated with mercy towards others because it is the reflection of a right relationship with the Father.”In other words, God’s forgiveness of our sins should motivate us to forgive those who offend us. And the best part is when you do, you will also be freed from the bondage of unforgiveness.
Isn’t it torture enough to have hateful thoughts towards another person inside your head? The moral lesson here is if God has forgiven us from all our sins then who are we not to forgive others? I know it's easier said than done because it's so hard to forgive when someone would deliberately try to hurt you probably more times than you can remember, but at the same time for your own sake and your own peace of mind let it go, and let God.
Although it's interesting how sometimes we let the voices of our enemy whisper louder than the voice of our Father in heaven. Because Satan wants us to sin and by sinning, we become farther away from God. Sometimes, the reason of what’s holding you back from God’s blessings is having a bitter heart. It’s time to cut the root of unforgiveness and let go of what’s keeping you from God’s best. Don’t let your pride keep you from God’s blessings. Obedience is better than sacrifice.
This talks about unforgiveness” If we are unforgiving towards others, we will lose God's forgiveness as well.” Let alone we get turned over to the torturers. It's okay to get upset and get angry but at the end of the day, God tells us, do not let the sun go down in your anger or it will consume us. How many of us know that if we have an unforgiving heart it’s like that cliche, "holding on to anger is like drinking a poison and expecting the other person to die.” It is also like a coal throwing at someone else, and you are the one who gets burned.”
Forgiveness never meant we make ourselves prey to the evil acts of others. But the consequences of the unforgiving heart is like the parable of the unforgiving servant.
"Should you not have had mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had on you? In his anger, his master turned him over to the jailers to be tortured, until he should repay all that he owned. That is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart." Matt. 18:33-35
Truth is, we know that God will deal with those who hurt us if we put them in God’s hands through forgiveness. But the dictate of the flesh loves to take matters into our own hands. The key thing to remember is if we continue to humble ourselves before God and those who try to hurt us—God will repay.For it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord.’”Since God is going to take up your cause and see to it that justice is done, you can lay it down.
I can tell you, I have seen God’s hands move mightily when we trust and forgive others because He will fight for you. He will make things right for you. And that’s a promise you can take to the bank. He's done it so many times as you bless those who hurt you. It's when you allow God to take over because its not ourselves who are in control but our Lord God, anyway. It is just a matter of entrusting our dependence fully upon Him and not ourselves.
Again, that’s a promise that comes from God provided we keep our hearts in the right standing with Him. So it is not wise to carry anger and bitterness and resentments nor revenge. Let’s dare not take matters into our own hands, Jesus warned that an unforgiving heart would destroy you in the end (Matthew 6:15; 18:35). Unlimited forgiveness ought to be demonstrated with mercy towards others because it is the reflection of a right relationship with the Father.”In other words, God’s forgiveness of our sins should motivate us to forgive those who offend us. And the best part is when you do, you will also be freed from the bondage of unforgiveness.
Isn’t it torture enough to have hateful thoughts towards another person inside your head? The moral lesson here is if God has forgiven us from all our sins then who are we not to forgive others? I know it's easier said than done because it's so hard to forgive when someone would deliberately try to hurt you probably more times than you can remember, but at the same time for your own sake and your own peace of mind let it go, and let God.
Although it's interesting how sometimes we let the voices of our enemy whisper louder than the voice of our Father in heaven. Because Satan wants us to sin and by sinning, we become farther away from God. Sometimes, the reason of what’s holding you back from God’s blessings is having a bitter heart. It’s time to cut the root of unforgiveness and let go of what’s keeping you from God’s best. Don’t let your pride keep you from God’s blessings. Obedience is better than sacrifice.
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