Forgiveness

God loves us and he inspired many authors of the Bible to write about the importance of forgiveness. "Above all else, guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life." (Proverbs 4:23) When our heart is troubled and weighed down with all that comes from holding resentment, it affects much of how we live life and our health. When we turn to God and ask Him to forgive us from our sins, "He is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong." (1 John 1:9) "Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you." (Ephesians 4:31-32) Finally, Jesus was asked by Peter, one of his disciples, how many times he should forgive someone who sins against him. "Seven times?" he asked. Jesus responded, "No! Seventy times seven!" (Matthew 18:21-22)