SEC17 WK:#1: Forgiveness unites family

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Forgiveness is a very powerful character that has the capability to heal wounds, and renew minds and family, In any relationship that there is no forgiveness, that relationship is bond to be broken 💔

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Forgiveness is the main teaching in the Bible that demonstrate the importance of letting go of bitterness and giving grace a chance.

I will love to backup my point with Bible portions concerning forgiveness

Let's look what the book of Matthew 6:14-15 says.

Matthew 6:14-15, where Jesus teaches, "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."

What this bible portion intels is that it highlight the pay back nature of forgiveness, its suggest that we must forgive others if we really need forgiveness from God.

I love to quote Another Bible portion concerning forgiveness, let's look into the book of

Luke 17:3-4, where Jesus instructs his disciples, "If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them."

What this portion refers to is that no matter the number of time you are offended by a particular person, you should be willing to forgive the person as long as possible.

Now let's look into the book of

Ephesians 4:32, the apostle Paul writes, "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

This Bible portion indicates the example set by our Lord Jesus Christ, who sacrificed himself for our sake as a sign of forgiveness on the cross, so as Christians we are to follow this example laid by our Lord Jesus by forgiving the wrong doings of others.

forgiveness is not just mere suggestion, but a commandment that shows in the character of God. The Bible let us know that God's forgiveness is unconditional, with this the believers are called to show the same forgiveness to others.
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Colossians 3:13 instructs, "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."

It is important to copy the characteristics of forgiveness from God.

I know for sure that the word Forgiveness is not always easy to put into actions, most especially when we have been badly hurt or wronged by others. However, the Bible let us know that if you possess unforgiveness it only leads to bitterness and resentment.

Ephesians 4:32 encourages believers to, "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

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Forgiveness is a powerful weapon that can have a meaningful impact on relationships within families. When conflicts comes up within a family, feelings of hurt, anger, resentment, can prolong and it create tension among family members. when ever we forgive, it brings healing and restoration in the family.

Forgiveness let individuals to do away with negative emotions and forge ahead with a renewed sense of understanding. Forgiveness help to bring back broken relationships, build more trust, and it create unity within family.

For instance my own family, forgiveness has played an important role in settling conflicts and strengthening our bonds with each other. We have been having several misunderstanding within ourselves but since we study the Bible and we know the word of God preaching about forgiveness, we have been able to overcome the challenges of unforgiveness.

Yes there several scenarios that took place in my family between myself and my siblings that brought out the quality of forgiveness.

There is this my elder sister that likes stepping on my toes and we will be in mallies for a long time but at the end we will forgive each other and move on.

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