Forgive them, and let it go!

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Forgive them, and let it go!
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“ A sermon from UCBTV “
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I thought this short sermon would be good to re-share on CC. Taken from “UCBTv”, to further discuss and see what other people on here think about this subject.


Matthew 5: 44 “...Pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you”

An Unforgiving attitude can keep you from moving forward in life. So isn’t it time you got serious about forgiving the one who hurt you? Or the one who has persecuted you? Or the one who lied to you, caused trouble with you? Or the one who is spiteful to you? And the list goes on.

Some people may say, ‘but then they’ll have got away with it.’ Well they are not getting away with anything! God is qualified to judge; you’re NOT! Remember, your critics are making decisions about you based on limited information, but God know the truth and he will deal with your detractors in his own time.

By trying to defend yourself and prove them wrong, you’re stepping into territory that belongs exclusively to God. The Bible says: Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honourable. Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone, never take revenge, but leave it to the righteous anger of God.

For the scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord. Instead, if your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads” Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good (Romans 12: 17-21)

Satan’s goal is to get you all tied up in knots and steal your peace. Don’t play into his hands! Christ, your example, prayed for those who drove the nails into his hands: ‘Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do’ (Luke 23: 34)

Your enemies may think they’re smart, but often they’re acting in ignorance. Don’t come down to their level by retaliating. Forgive them and let go.

Taken from:

http://ucb.cmhosts.net/index.cfm?itemid=88&testdate=20 Aug 2014
 
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