forgive EVERYONE????? puleeze write back!!

Lizzy · 06-21-2005, 03:29 PM

I was wondering does God want us to forgive all people? I mean, I know we should follow His will and be like Him, and I want to follow that. But doesn't He only forgive if we ask? Does that mean we should only forgive when people realize they are wrong and need forgiving? Somehow I know the answer is, "forgive everyone." But why? and how? It's really got me confused!!

HaveFaith2005 · 06-21-2005, 03:41 PM

Its confusing. For me its hard to forgive someone that done me wrong. Whether or not its my fault or not.

Cookiemobsta · 06-21-2005, 07:52 PM

When you accepted Christ, all your sins, past present and future were forgiven. You don't need to ask forgiveness for each new sin that you commit. (The Bible does call us to repent from sins that we do, which basically means to realize that it's wrong, apologize, and don't do it anymore. Repenting is different from forgiving). Because God forgave you of everything freely, without you doing anything to deserve it, you're supposed to forgive other people of everything they do to you, freely, without them doing anything to deserve it (which means that you forgive even when they don't realize they need forgiveness).
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But doesn't He only forgive if we ask?

Nope.

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Does that mean we should only forgive when people realize they are wrong and need forgiving?

Nope.

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Somehow I know the answer is, "forgive everyone"

Yup

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But why?

Because God forgave us, and we should be like Him.

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and how?

Basically, you don't hold what somebody did against you. You don't bring it up in arguments to try to score a point, you don't use it to try to guilt something out of them, etc.
It doesn't mean that you forget, though. If somebody betrayed your trust and told someone else a personal secret about you, its probably wise that you don't tell them more personal secrets until you are sure you can trust them.

Hope that helps...

Lizzy · 06-22-2005, 08:38 AM

Its still confusing. I mean, if we only get forgiven if we ask, even that once, it would seem we would only forgive people if they ask. Aaaaaarrggh!!! This is chewing at me!!!

peeps, pray for me!!

LOL

AllWillBow · 06-24-2005, 10:30 AM

Everything cookiemobster said is what I would say. Even if someone will never admit they're wrong, let alone ask you to forgive them, you still need to, and need to love them and show that love.

GodDreamer · 06-26-2005, 03:03 PM

Hey Lizzy, i see what you're trying to say...but it's extremely important to forgive someone, even if they didn't ask for forgiveness, other wise it creates bitterness with in us, and a wall between us and God...i can't remember the verse, but in the bible it says that we must forgive those to hurt us, inorder for God to forgive us...but don't forget, you don't have to forgive someone on your own, all you have to do is ask God for help and He'll give you the strength to forgive them!
hopefully this helped!

06-26-2005, 05:31 PM

Mark 11:25- "But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your father in heaven will forgive your sins, too." (NLT)

Matthew 6:14-15- "For if you forgive men their trespasses, you Heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." (NKJV)

07-15-2005, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Daughter of God

Mark 11:25- "But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your father in heaven will forgive your sins, too." (NLT)

Matthew 6:14-15- "For if you forgive men their trespasses, you Heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." (NKJV)

I really agree with the verses you have chosen.

God forgives everyone. But he can only forgive you if you forgive others. When you pray repent. Ask God to forgive you for all of your sins.

07-15-2005, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HaveFaith2005

Its confusing. For me its hard to forgive someone that done me wrong. Whether or not its my fault or not.

Its not really confusing. God didn't say a mumbling. He died for us. He give us a chance to repent and be saved.

Church Girl · 07-15-2005, 08:31 PM

I agree with Lulasklp becauseit is very simple. God forgave us nowwecan forgive. I do see where you are coming from though. Itmay be hard but if you reallylove the lord you can and will doit.

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Lizzy Lizzy Edit AY! Newbie	forgive EVERYONE????? puleeze write back!! I was wondering does God want us to forgive all people? I mean, I know we should follow His will and be like Him, and I want to follow that. But doesn't He only forgive if we ask? Does that mean we should only forgive when people realize they are wrong and need forgiving? Somehow I know the answer is, "forgive everyone." But why? and how? It's really got me confused!!
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HaveFaith2005 HaveFaith2005 is in your extened network. Edit Have a great day!	Its confusing. For me its hard to forgive someone that done me wrong. Whether or not its my fault or not. __________________ Have a blesse New Year!
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06-22-2005, 08:38 AM	#4
Lizzy Lizzy Edit AY! Newbie	Its still confusing. I mean, if we only get forgiven if we ask, even that once, it would seem we would only forgive people if they ask. Aaaaaarrggh!!! This is chewing at me!!! peeps, pray for me!! LOL
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06-24-2005, 10:30 AM	#5
AllWillBow AllWillBow Edit Apostle	Everything cookiemobster said is what I would say. Even if someone will never admit they're wrong, let alone ask you to forgive them, you still need to, and need to love them and show that love.
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06-26-2005, 03:03 PM	#6
GodDreamer GodDreamer Edit Apostle	Hey Lizzy, i see what you're trying to say...but it's extremely important to forgive someone, even if they didn't ask for forgiveness, other wise it creates bitterness with in us, and a wall between us and God...i can't remember the verse, but in the bible it says that we must forgive those to hurt us, inorder for God to forgive us...but don't forget, you don't have to forgive someone on your own, all you have to do is ask God for help and He'll give you the strength to forgive them! hopefully this helped! __________________ True beauty is when one can still smile through all of life's tears. "The bible is alive, it speaks to me" ~Martin Luther "Nobody ever died of laughter." ~Max Beerbohm "If you love somebody, let them go. If they return, they were always yours. If they don't, they never were." "Live as though Christ died yesterday, rose from the grave today, and is coming back tomorrow."
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06-26-2005, 05:31 PM	#7
Daughter of God Daughter of God Edit Guest	Mark 11:25- "But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your father in heaven will forgive your sins, too." (NLT) Matthew 6:14-15- "For if you forgive men their trespasses, you Heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." (NKJV)

07-15-2005, 08:31 PM	#10
Church Girl Church Girl Edit Disciple	I agree with Lulasklp becauseit is very simple. God forgave us nowwecan forgive. I do see where you are coming from though. Itmay be hard but if you reallylove the lord you can and will doit. __________________ I've already been to the Water, i've already been baptised, I've already been converted! And I feel alright! I've been saved in Jesus name!
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