'Forgive as the Lord forgave you
Forgive as the Lord forgave you
We should not keep count of offenses and forgiven acts.
The time should never come when we shall say that we can forgive someone no more.
When we are hurting from some injury done to us by another, and when our feeling of resentment is burning like a flame within us — we should remember that the wrong we have done to God is infinitely greater, and that He in His love has freely forgiven us.
Should we not, then, be willing to forgive others their little offenses against us?
This is why our Lord put into the prayer He taught His disciples the words, "Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us."
He wants us always to remember that we ourselves need forgiveness, and that if we would be like Him, we must forgive as He does.
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another.
Forgive as the Lord forgave you ." Colossians 3:12-13