Why Forgive?

Even when one understands the basic nature of Biblical forgiveness they may be left with a nagging question…  Why should I go through all the effort to be one who forgives?

This lesson shares four practical reasons for becoming a forgiver.  First, if one desires to obey Jesus they must engage in the forgiveness process.  

Secondly, forgiveness provides a powerful tool by which wrongdoing can be addressed.  If you have ever tried to address some wrong void of a forgiving spirit, you know how true this principle is.

Thirdly, in the practice of forgiveness comfort can be extended.  In the times when you have been the “offender” how much comfort have you received when the offended approaches you with a spirit of forgiveness?

Lastly, forgiveness is the process which brings personal liberation and emancipation from the enslaving negativity contained within the experience producing the hurt.