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Your Question:
How can I forgive myself for not being able to pay bills on time?
Answer:
Forgiving yourself for not being able to pay bills on time can be a challenging task, but it's a crucial step towards healing and moving forward. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with feelings of guilt and shame when they're unable to meet their financial obligations. However, I've also seen the transformative power of forgiveness in the lives of those who've learned to let go of their past mistakes. When Jesus forgave the servant who owed him a debt of 10,000 talents, it was a costly sacrifice. Jesus didn't require the servant to pay him back, but instead, forgave him completely. This is a powerful reminder that forgiveness is a gift, not a payment plan. When we forgive ourselves for our financial mistakes, we're not excusing our behavior, but rather, we're releasing ourselves from the burden of guilt and shame. This allows us to move forward with a clear conscience and a renewed sense of purpose. In Matthew 18, Jesus teaches us that forgiveness is not just about releasing others from their debt, but also about releasing ourselves from our own debt. When we forgive ourselves, we're not just forgiving our actions, but also the emotions and thoughts that led to those actions. This is a liberating experience that allows us to break free from the cycle of guilt and shame. As we learn to forgive ourselves, we'll find that we're more able to forgive others and live a life of greater peace and freedom.
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introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
mere christianity
c s lewis
dogmatic theology
shedd
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
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