Biblical Answer

When our faith is constantly being tested by chaos and uncertainty, forgiveness becomes a vital role in a world of hurt and broken relationships. Forgiveness is not a one-time event, but a process that requires practice and patience. It is an act of self-defense, a tourniquet that stops the fatal bleeding of resentment. Forgiveness is not about forgetting, but about not holding someone's sin against them. When we are hurt, we have a choice to make: we can give in to hurt, resentment, and bitterness, or we can grow as a Christian and learn to forgive.

The biblical wisdom on forgiveness is counterintuitive, yet essential for a life of peace and restoration. Jesus teaches us to forgive as we have been forgiven, and to do so in our hearts before going to God to be forgiven. This means that our forgiving is connected to our being forgiven, and that forgiveness cannot be a one-time event. Rather, it is a continuous process that requires us to renew our commitment to forgive when feelings of resentment or bitterness arise. Forgiveness is not a means of seeking revenge or vindication, but rather a way of living in vulnerability and openness to God and others.

In a world of hurt and broken relationships, forgiveness is a vital role that Christians must take on. By forgiving as we have been forgiven, we are able to live in peace and restoration, even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. This is not to say that forgiveness is easy or natural, but rather that it is a necessary act of self-defense that stops the bleeding of resentment. As Christians, we are called to forgive, not just for the sake of others, but for our own sake, that we may experience the peace and restoration that comes from living in forgiveness. In doing so, we are able to grow as Christians and learn yet another important lesson on how to forgive.