I understand that forgiving others does not refer to being a doormat to one's persecutors, rather to do what is necessary & make wise decisions while retaining a resentment-free heart. Even so, it seems pretty clear in the gospels that God's forgiveness cannot be received without cleansing one's own heart of anger & resentments. The rest of the NT seems to mention nothing about this as a requirement for receiving God's mercy though?
Matthew 6:14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Mark 11:25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. 26 But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.
Luke 6:37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
Submitted January 11, 2016 at 04:50PM by Unknown











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