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May 27, 2008
The Power of Forgiveness is Immeasurable
The crowd that watched Jesus heal the paralytic responded enthusiastically to His dramatic display of power (Matt. 9:8). But they overlooked His more significant ability to forgive sins – a power that deeply troubled the scribes (9:2-3).
The power of forgiveness is immeasurable. Jesus challenged us as His followers to forgive others who have wronged or hurt us (6:14-15; 18:21-35). That may seem like a simple act, but anyone who has struggled with pain and anger knows that it takes enormous power to authentically forgive – to lay aside one’s hurt and reach out to an offender with the embrace of a pardon. On the other side, forgiveness can release the wrongdoer from paralyzing guilt and even turn around the course of that person’s life (James 5:19-20).
In the marketplace and the dynamics of business – there seems to arise many instances to be wronged or hurt. Forgiveness is as powerful and liberating as the healing of a paralytic. And it’s a power that Jesus has delegated to His followers (John 20:23).
For the kingdom,
City Bible Business Ministry
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