Scripture Reading Matthew 6:14-15 (NRSVUE) “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Introductory Remarks: ‘…[M]ost of us find it hard to believe that God could really forgive our errors. But know that God
Scripture Reading – Matthew 5:23-24 (NCV) “So when you offer your gift to God at the altar, and you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there at the altar. Go and make peace with that person, and then come and offer your gift.” Introductory Remarks: Forgiveness requires, in
Scripture Reading – Matthew 18:21-22 (NRSVUE) ‘Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if my brother or sister sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.’ Introductory Remarks: Forgiveness is a topic that is often mis-understood