Good Morning Sister in Christ, I struggle with this one. Although I am usually pretty quick to say, I'm sorry when I offend someone, I struggle with forgiving men who you will never say that. I'm talking about men who call themselves preachers, teachers and pastors who twist and profane the Word of God, the Name of God and lead many astray. And yes, I know, forgive even your enemies ! Yet doent Jude say 22And indeed, have mercy on those who doubt; 23 save others by snatching them from the fire; and to still others show mercy tempered with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh. Will that get me off the hook ? I will be accepting prayer for this ax I seem to like to grind :)
Oh Sister, you gave me something to think about today, but I still like ya. May the Lord bless you for speaking the truth.
I think most of us struggle with forgiveness. Remember it's not a feeling, it's an action. The thing that helps me when I struggle to forgive someone is to picture that person in hell for their sins. Or even if they are saved, picture how horrible it will be for them as they stand before Jesus to be judged or receive rewards for what they've done on Earth. While others are receiving great rewards, they may get very few. In the end God is a JUST God. and in truth, I don't want even my worst enemy to end up in hell. We can't imagine the eternal torment of that place. So, maybe that will help. These false pastors will end up paying for what they are doing, and it won't be pretty. So pray for them! And be at peace, Brother! I'm not saying I've got forgiveness in the bag, I don't. For me, the hardest person to forgive is myself! But I'm working on that.
And if that isnt enough, this was in my inbox this morning. I dont know this sender, but just the title after reading you post was awakening ! What Is Forgiveness? By Dr. Nicholas Schaser
Good Morning Sister in Christ,
ReplyDeleteI struggle with this one. Although I am usually pretty quick to say, I'm sorry when I offend someone, I struggle with forgiving men who you will never say that. I'm talking about men who call themselves preachers, teachers and pastors who twist and profane the Word of God, the Name of God and lead many astray. And yes, I know, forgive even your enemies ! Yet doent Jude say 22And indeed, have mercy on those who doubt; 23 save others by snatching them from the fire; and to still others show mercy tempered with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.
Will that get me off the hook ? I will be accepting prayer for this ax I seem to like to grind :)
Oh Sister, you gave me something to think about today, but I still like ya. May the Lord bless you for speaking the truth.
I think most of us struggle with forgiveness. Remember it's not a feeling, it's an action. The thing that helps me when I struggle to forgive someone is to picture that person in hell for their sins. Or even if they are saved, picture how horrible it will be for them as they stand before Jesus to be judged or receive rewards for what they've done on Earth. While others are receiving great rewards, they may get very few. In the end God is a JUST God. and in truth, I don't want even my worst enemy to end up in hell. We can't imagine the eternal torment of that place. So, maybe that will help. These false pastors will end up paying for what they are doing, and it won't be pretty. So pray for them! And be at peace, Brother! I'm not saying I've got forgiveness in the bag, I don't. For me, the hardest person to forgive is myself! But I'm working on that.
DeleteAnd if that isnt enough, this was in my inbox this morning. I dont know this sender, but just the title after reading you post was awakening !
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By Dr. Nicholas Schaser
God is Amazing. He has many ways to get our attention
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