Forgiveness
Peter came to Jesus and said to Him: “My Lord, if my brother is at fault with me, how many times should I forgive him? Up to seven times?” And Jesus said to him: “I do not say to you up to seven times, but to seventy times seven”
- Matthew 18: 21-23
Why is that we humans find it so difficult to forgive? Often times you hear people proudly saying “I forgive… but… I never forget!”.
Of course, unless you are senile or have a mental handicap, you cannot forget what happens to you, but you can let go and not dwell on the negativity of resentment, judgment or vengeance.
Forgiveness does not mean to condone wrong doings and