The Bible sets a very high standard for love by saying it keeps no record of being wronged. … Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance (1 Corinthians 13:5, 7).
We want to have love that doesn’t keep any record of past hurts, that always hopes, and that can look past a person’s behavior to see someone made in the image of God. Unfortunately, people go through problems that can cause anger and bitterness. Some try to medicate the pain with alcohol or drugs, but underneath it all is a heartbroken person.
The only true cure is to come to God, ask for His help, and completely surrender your life to Him. Then we have the wonderful promise in Romans 8:28, And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
God doesn’t ever take away your will; you always have the freedom to choose. When you hold onto unforgiveness, you separate yourself from God. That’s why you need to surrender to Him on an ongoing basis.
Jesus tells us in Luke 6:37, “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven.”
God doesn’t ever take away your will; you always have the freedom to choose. When you hold onto unforgiveness, you separate yourself from God.
When you set others free, you are also set free—free from anger and bitterness and free to fulfill your purpose in Christ, which is to love God and love one another. That wonderful freedom is there for you today. Simply turn to Jesus, who took the punishment for every sin by dying on the cross because of His great love for you. Ask Him to help you forgive like He forgives. He will set you free and give you a new heart of love. God bless you!
From a teaching on The 700 Club. Scripture is quoted from the NLT.
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