READ: Matthew 6:12-15
“But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.” – Psalm 130:4
One of the major advantages of forgiveness is that forgiveness makes you a great person! Not only will your prayers be answered but you become more powerful spiritually, physically and emotionally. Forgiveness makes you a great person.
The South African President, Nelson Mandela is considered one of the greatest men in the world because of forgiveness. Mandela was sent into prison for 27 years, by the apartheid white government. He was separated from his home, his wife and children. He spent the better part of his life in prison. This is a man who under normal circumstances should not forgive, but he was able to forgive his white oppressors and formed a reconciliatory government with them. This is what makes him great.
In forgiving, you become great. Your ability to forgive will make people fear you! Forgiveness makes you a great person!…to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. 1 Samuel 15:22
It is better to obey God than to harbour unforgiveness. God is not asking or begging the Christian to forgive. It is a command! The advantages of forgiveness outweigh whatever “sweet revenge” we think we will get by bearing grudges.
Just obey and forgive, and the Lord will bless your life!