The Importance of Forgiveness, Part 4 (TMF:2132)

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Peace to Live By: The Importance of Forgiveness, Part 4 (TMF:2132) - Daniel Litton
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       The truth is, often people who have done us wrong didn’t really mean to. They weren’t trying to offend us, or do something that has caused us anxiety. It’s unfortunately just the way things went. When we realize this truth, it makes it easier to forgive both ourselves and others for issues that arise. We can have mercy because we understand that at times, we have offended others and weren’t intending to. Sometimes that just the way it goes no matter how careful we try to present ourselves. A big hurtle with forgiveness given to others is that it means we have to relinquish our pride. There certainly is a feeling of satisfaction and comfort when we feel we’ve been wrong, when we feel we were the victim of whatever offense it was. Self-pity feels pretty good, and that’s why really it’s a temptation for us. It is tempting to just wallow in self-pity and never really deal with the issue at hand. Besides, it makes us feel completely guilt-free, as if we aren’t guilty of anything in relation to whatever it was.