Forgiveness
...Go and be reconciled with your brother first and then come
back and present your offering.
Matt 5:20-26
Forgiveness is one of the key components of our Christian faith. It is necessary for our conversion from sin to union with God. If we can ask our merciful God to forgive us our sins, why are we still holding a grudge against our neighbour? Jesus taught us that God will forgive us only if we forgive others. Sounds logical. We cannot experience God's mercy and love if we have a stain in our hearts.
Forgiveness is a virtue; yet it is not easy to forgive someone who have wronged us. Many times, it is our pride that prevents us from giving in. But we can learn to overcome it by following the example our Lord has set for us. Whenever an occasion arises for us to forgive, think of our Crucified Christ on the Cross. Beaten beyond recognition, bruised, bleeding and in great pain, he could still forgive his persecutors. "Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they are doing." That very word should touch our hearts, soften our resolve and propel us to act and forgive all those who have hurt us. Often we find that once we forgive from our hearts, it is like a big burden has been lifted from our shoulders; the day seems lighter and brighter and we are able to move forward and and once again, continue our life's journey.
The weak can never forgive.
Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
- Mahatma Gandhi-
No comments:
Post a Comment