There is a pain greater than being in labor with child that not even demerol can lessen the suffering. That's the pain of forgiveness; because forgiveness demands that we die; die to ourselves: our perceived rights, our wants and desires, our view of justice.
The pain and cost of forgiveness is most vividly displayed at Calvary. Jesus suffered the Roman scourge and was ultimately murdered by crucifixion so that you and I could be forgiven(Is 53:4-5). Jesus Himself spoke of His right to call legions of angels to deliver Him(Matt 26:53), but instead He chose to suffer and forgive even His executioners -Luke 23:34.
Is it any wonder, then, why Jesus taught us that unless we forgive others then God will not forgive us -Matt 6:14-15.
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