Matthew 5:21-24
21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.
23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.
Matthew 6:14-15
14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
It is probable that at some point on this trip someone will rub you the wrong way or even offend you. In order to not get distracted and to maintain our witness as believers, it will be imperative that you are prepared to forgive others quickly.
Looking at the scriptures listed above, “offering your sacrifices” in Matthew 5 is the equivalent of asking forgiveness for your sins in prayer. What does this verse say to do before you can seek forgiveness from God? Also in Matt. 6:14-15, what do these verses say about the importance of forgiving others?
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Forgiveness is very important. We as sinners are easily offended by others because of our own pride. We need to forgive, even when the offender does not know they offended or ask for forgiveness. Harboring grudges only makes things worse. God forgave us by sending Jesus to die for our sins. Should we do any less with our fellow brothers and sisters?
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