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Your Question:
How do I forgive my ex for leaving me with debt?
Answer:
Forgiving someone who has left you with debt can be a challenging process, but it's essential to understand that forgiveness isn't about the other person, but about you and your relationship with God. When we forgive, we're not excusing the other person's behavior, but rather releasing the debt and the emotional burden it's placed on us. Matthew 6:21 says, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." God wants us to find our treasure in Him, not in our finances. As I reflect on Jesus' parable in Matthew 18, where a king forgives his servant a debt of 10,000 talents, I'm reminded that forgiveness is a costly sacrifice. It's not about making the guilty party pay for it in installments through petty insinuations, but rather about releasing the debt and moving forward. When we forgive, we're not showing off or seeking gratitude, but rather demonstrating our love for the other person, as they are made in God's image and deserving of our love and compassion. To forgive and release the debt, I encourage you to take the initiative and make a decision to forgive, even if it's hard. Burn your bridges behind you and take action. Remember that all sin is ultimately against God, and it's His job to judge. With these principles in mind, we forgive and release the debt, believing and acting as if the one who sinned against us owes us nothing.
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