Sunday Pasture : Walking the Path of Forgiveness part 2- Rev Seth Kunkpe

Sunday Pasture: Walking the Path of Forgiveness part 2- Rev Seth Kunkpe

Praise the Lord!

Last week Sunday I started preaching about Forgiveness and the benefits we turn to derive if we forgive people. I spoke about the fact that forgiveness has a healing effect on the one who forgives.

Also, I said that when we forgive, we become more mindful of God’s presence around us and this increases our creativity as a people.

Furthermore, I talked about the peace of mind that comes to us when we find a place in our hearts to forgive people who hurt us badly. I sincerely pray that these benefits will not elude us, as we find a place in our hearts to forgive people.

Today, I want to give you three extra reasons why you should walk the gracious path of forgiveness. Are you ready? Let’s go

Colossians 3:13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another if any man has a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do you.

It sounds harsh but it is the truth. For us as Christians, the message of forgiveness is not a suggestion but a command.  Let me say it this way; commands are to be obeyed and followed to the latter.

If you read my first sermon, I made it clear that my message is not to make nothing of your hurt. I understand that grief is real. Anger and bitterness are real and people don’t arrive there without an offense from someone. That is clear and I understand perfectly.

Sunday Pasture : Walking the Path of Forgiveness part 2- Rev Seth Kunkpe

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If you are a believer in Christ, God’s word is supposed to override our feelings and justifications and help us live in obedience.

Forgiveness is a command. It is an instruction from a powerful yet loving father who knows about your hurt. I pray you find a place in your heart to forgive.

Secondly, there is a condition to God’s forgiveness to you. Read this verse of Scripture

Mark 11:25 And when you stand praying, forgive, if you have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

One of the direct and self-explanatory scriptures is the one above. I can make it simple by saying it this way: if you don’t forgive people who hurt you, God will also not forgive you when you hurt him. Look at the verse below

Matthew 6:14–15. For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if you forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

These verses are critical in the preaching note of Jesus himself. An attempt to water it down or rephrase it to suit our weaknesses will not hold water.

Sunday Pasture: Walking the Path of Forgiveness part 2- Rev Seth Kunkpe

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We really need the Grace of God to help us obey verses like this particularly when we are hurting and grieving. God have mercy on us.

Finally in this sermon, one reason why we should all walk the path of forgiveness is this: today you are the one whom they have offended, and tomorrow you will also offend, whether you like it or not. That is life. This is the humbling part of my sermon. Today you are the one feeling offended but you don’t know tomorrow.

Whether in marriage, courtship, business, or any mutual relationship, this is real.

Romans 15: 1 is clear. We ought to bear with one another’s weaknesses and not to please ourselves.

My dear friend, I want you to consider the points I have shared and ask God to help you conquer anger bitterness, and unforgiveness as you walk the street of life.

Remember, forgiveness may not mean you will forget. Rather even if you remember, there will be sufficient grace from God not to attach any form of bitterness to the issue or the person.

May God help us all in Jesus’ mighty name. See you next week on another edition of Sunday Pastures.

For the love of God, society and young people.

Blessings

Rev Seth Kunkpe

Pastor and Founder

Lasting Impact Ministries

Do you want to accept Jesus in your life? If your answer is Yes, then say this with me with faith in your heart.

Lord Jesus, I believe you died for my sins. I accept you as my Lord and Personal Savior. Amen

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