The law of Christian

The law of Christian forbearance

"You are altogether beautiful, my darling! There is no blemish in you!" Song of Songs 4:7

Does Christ look upon us sharply, critically, suspiciously? He sees every infirmity in us — but it is as though He did not see it.

His love overlooks it. He throws a veil over our faults. He continues to pour His own love upon us, in spite of all our blemishes and our ill-treatment of Him.

The law of Christian forbearance requires the same in us. We must not keep our fault-finding eye ever on the watchtower or at the windows — looking out for neglects, discourtesies, wrongs, or grievances of any kind.

We must not be hasty to think evil of others. We had better be blind, not perceiving at all the apparent rudeness or insult.

It is well not to hear all that is said; or, if hear we must — to be as though we heard not.

"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." 1 Peter 4:8

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