Jesus said, “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.” - Matthew 6:14-15

I interviewed the pastor of Frederick Christian Fellowship Church (https://fcfchurch.com/) about this topic. His name is Randy Goldenberg, and he is my pastor.

People have wronged you. People have caused you great pain. God wants to help you release them from their debt to you just like he released your debt to him. Forgiving someone doesn’t immediately stop the pain they caused, but relief from the pain never comes without forgiveness. Bring your broken heart to Jesus and forgive your offender.

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Jesus said, “But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also. If you are sued in court and your shirt is taken from you, give your coat, too. If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles.” - Matthew 5:39-41

The Greek word for servant is dulos, “someone who is in subjection to his master willingly.” The concept of this word, sometimes translated “bond-slave,” is found in Deuteronomy 15:12-17. Following Jesus is a lifestyle of service.

The Dead Sea is dead because there is a lot going in but nothing going out. My soul needs to serve. There are no healthy Christians who aren't serving in some way.

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Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?” - ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭43‬-‭47

Loving your enemy starts with longing for more of Jesus in your life. Do you really want the Lord to fill you to overflowing with his Spirit? Do you want it more than you want to hold on to your anger?

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