“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” (Matt. 6:14–15)
Two Promises
This passage contains two promises—one positive and one negative. The one you receive depends entirely on your choice. If you forgive those who have wronged you, your Heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive you.
It’s a simple but powerful truth: forgiveness is always a choice. Whether you hold on to resentment or release it determines whether you live in freedom or frustration. Choose wisely!
“To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” — C.S. Lewis
Therefore
Let go of grudges and offenses quickly. You can’t change the past, but you can choose to live forgiven—and forgiving—today.
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Col. 3:13)
