Perhaps you have noticed, but to forgive is DIFFICULT. It is painful to change history and make offenses go away. They leave at a great price.
Paul says he has to TAKE PAINS to get to the forgiven place of a clear conscience. It requires commitment to practice this principle to the limit. It requires guts and maybe even blood to apply this theory to some flesh.
It is difficult to do this regarding the offense we have done against God. In fact, it is impossible within our selves. We need a big savior for this. By His wounds we are healed. Agree with me, this is difficult and literally bloody.
Then, to get right with our fellow humans, it is also difficult. We will definitely get it wrong if we forget the blood He shed. Then, it puts the hardness of our forgiving others into the right perspective. It is a painful path for us, just as it was for Him. Please share this podcast with a person who you are not at peace with.
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