True forgiveness is unconditional. That is what is so great about the forgiveness of God. He sees our imperfection, our self-centered nature and our tendency to wrong Him, yet He forgives us today knowing very well that we will fail Him tomorrow. He opens Himself up fully and freely to us, His arms open wide to receive us in love--knowing all too well that we will forsake that love if at a particular time we believe it is to our benefit to do so. (Therein we define "sin"). Shall we demonstrate the Love of God to enemies and friends alike, then we must also show forgiveness. Shall we truly forgive another of their wrongs against us? Then we, for the sake of true forgiveness, must forgive not only the sins of today or the past, but also the future.
Matthew 6:14-15, NIV: For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
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if you forgive others, the Lord will also forgive you.. :)
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i love that.