Ken Sande has some great insights, and today's PeaceMeal newsletter is one I'd like to share with you.
Hate the Sin... Hate the Sinner?
One of the most important steps in overcoming an unforgiving attitude is to focus your attention on how much God has forgiven you. The parable of the unmerciful servant vividly illustrates this principle (Matt. 18:21-35).
This parable illustrates an attitude that is all too common among Christians. We take God's forgiveness for granted, while we stubbornly withhold our forgiveness from others. In effect, we behave as though others' sins against us are more serious than our sins against God. Jesus teaches that this is a terribly sinful thing to do--it is an affront to God and his holiness, and it demands the forgiveness Jesus purchased for us at Calvary.
Taken from The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict
by Ken Sande, Updated Edition (Grand Rapids, Baker Books, 2003) p. 217
Hate the Sin... Hate the Sinner?
One of the most important steps in overcoming an unforgiving attitude is to focus your attention on how much God has forgiven you. The parable of the unmerciful servant vividly illustrates this principle (Matt. 18:21-35).
This parable illustrates an attitude that is all too common among Christians. We take God's forgiveness for granted, while we stubbornly withhold our forgiveness from others. In effect, we behave as though others' sins against us are more serious than our sins against God. Jesus teaches that this is a terribly sinful thing to do--it is an affront to God and his holiness, and it demands the forgiveness Jesus purchased for us at Calvary.
Taken from The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict
by Ken Sande, Updated Edition (Grand Rapids, Baker Books, 2003) p. 217
Labels: Hate the Sinner?
posted by Floss at
7/23/2008 04:16:00 PM
1 Comments:
Jesus also said that if we don't forgive our brothers when they sin against us, our heavenly Father will not forgive us our sins.
Very scary.
But we still have to be sincere in our forgiveness. It's hard. It's even unreasonable sometimes, but thankfully, God does not leave us to do it alone. He lends His might strength.
And we can do all things ...
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Pam Halter, at 8:00 AM
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