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1325 entries for this category: I believe forgiveness is a choice we make through a decision of our will, motivated by obedience to God and his command to forgive. The Bible instructs us to forgive as the Lord forgave us: We forgive By Faith, out of obedience. Since forgiveness goes against our nature, we must forgive by faith, whether we feel like it or not. We must trust God to do the work in us that needs to be done so that the forgiveness will be complete. I believe God honors our commitment to obey Him and our desire to please him when we choose to forgive. He completes the work in his time. We must continue to forgive (our job), by faith, until the work of forgiveness (the Lord's job), is done in our hearts. We will know the work of forgiveness is complete when we experience the freedom that comes as a result. We are the ones who suffer most when we choose not to forgive. When we do forgive, the Lord sets our hearts free from the anger,bitterness, resentment and hurt that previously imprisoned us. Most times, however, forgiveness is a slow process. Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. (NIV) This answer by Jesus makes it clear that forgiveness is not easy for us. It's not a one-time choice and then we automatically live in a state of forgiveness. Forgiveness may require a lifetime of forgiving, but it is important to the Lord. We must continue forgiving until the matter is settled in our heart. God is Love: It's Unconditional God is Love, and His love is very different from human love. God's love is unconditional, and it's not based on feelings or emotions. He doesn't love us because we're lovable or because we make Him feel good; He loves us because He is love. He created us to have a loving relationship with Him, and He sacrificed His own Son (who also willingly died for us) to restore that relationship. (John 3:16-17) Jesus's enemies wanted to test the ability of Jesus to perform miracles in the hope of proving Jesus was a fraud. Jesus was critical of these enemies for not seeing or being critical of the evil and adulterous generation that the enemies were overseeing. Miracles were only performed at the request of people who believed the miracles would take place. Jesus, can "touch" man on all levels of his existence. Jesus showed, He could assist in providing "our daily bread" and if asked to assist in our daily problems. How does being forgiven increase ones love for God? Note: According to Jesus, God`s forgiveness is motivated by love.
Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.(NIV) 
By: Karl Karlton
Category: God Forgives You, If You Ask
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Why do Jesuss enemies keep demanding a sign? Why doesnt Jesus do a miracle for them?
By: Peter Price
Category: The Demand for a Sign
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Why did Jesus repeat this miracle, here feeding 4000, after previously feeding the 5000?
By: Peter Price
Category: Jesus Feeds the Four Thousand
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