silverleaf
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The Bible states pretty clearly "forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us". And this is again reinforced in the parable of the unmerciful servant. Yet, it is argued there is no 'unforgivable' sin. So what happens to people who die and have yet to forgive the people who have wronged them? Forgiveness is an ongoing process, I can say 'I forgive you' and really mean it but then next week change my mind. Even harder to forgive (sometimes) are ourselves. Can God forgive us when we are unable to forgive ourselves?
Yes, we should forgive everyone who sins against us, great and small. It's hard, near impossible but with God everything is possible. However the majority of ordinary folks will probably die with one or two enemies.
An example would be in war, people die in hatred. Or it could be just that someone has wronged another so badly or the other party refuses to forgive.
And what if you wronged someone, and that someone refuses to forgive you. What happens then?
Discuss. Thanks.
Yes, we should forgive everyone who sins against us, great and small. It's hard, near impossible but with God everything is possible. However the majority of ordinary folks will probably die with one or two enemies.
An example would be in war, people die in hatred. Or it could be just that someone has wronged another so badly or the other party refuses to forgive.
And what if you wronged someone, and that someone refuses to forgive you. What happens then?
Discuss. Thanks.