The Divine Mandate

Beloved, I want to touch upon a subject that is both profound and practical—one that touches the very heart of our Christian faith: forgiveness. In the New King James Bible, Jesus commands us in Matthew 18:21-22, “Then Peter came to Him and said, ‘Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.’” My friends, that’s not just a suggestion; it’s a divine mandate!

The Power of Forgiveness

Forgiveness is not for the faint of heart. It’s for the strong, the courageous, and the obedient. Reverend Desmond Tutu, a giant of faith, once said, “Forgiveness is not for the weak. It is for the strong to recognize that they can still be compassionate, regardless of what has been done to them.” This truth echoes the call...