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Your Question:
Can I still be a good person even when I've made mistakes and hurt others?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the weight of their mistakes and the hurt they've caused others. But I truly believe that it's possible to be a good person even when we've made mistakes and hurt others. In fact, I think it's in those moments of brokenness that we can discover our true character and learn to love and forgive others in a way that's authentic and meaningful. You see, our mistakes and failures are often a result of our own woundedness and pain. We've been hurt, and we've hurt others in turn. But that doesn't mean we're beyond redemption or that we can't change. In fact, I believe that it's in those moments of vulnerability that we can begin to heal and grow, not just as individuals, but as people who are capable of loving and forgiving others. As the saying goes, "Hurt people hurt people," but it's also true that "healed people heal people." As I reflect on my own life and my own mistakes, I'm reminded that I'm not perfect, and I've hurt people I love. But I've also learned that it's possible to take responsibility for those mistakes, to own up to them, and to seek forgiveness and healing. And in doing so, I've discovered a deeper sense of love and compassion for others, even when they've hurt me. So, to answer your question, yes, I believe it's possible to be a good person even when we've made mistakes and hurt others. It's a journey of growth, healing, and redemption, and it's one that I believe is possible for all of us.
Sources:
practicing the way
john mark comer
mere christianity
c s lewis
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
why does god allow evil
clay jones
god freedom evil
alvin plantinga
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
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