How much?

Written by: Bill Sparks Posted on: June 18, 2015 Blog: GrowLead

"Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me?" Jesus answered, "....seventy-seven times."

Matthew 18:21-22 NIV

This is from "When God Whispers Your Name", By Max Lucado

"Seems to me God gives a lot more grace than we'd ever imagine. We could do the same.

I'm not for watering down the truth or compromising the gospel. But if a fellow with a pure heart calls God Father, can't I call that same man Brother? If God doesn't make doctrinal perfection a requirement for family membership, should I?

And if we never agree, can't we agree to disagree? If God can tolerate my mistakes, can't I tolerate the mistakes of others? ... If God allows me with my foibles and failures to call him Father, then shouldn't I extend the same grace to others?"

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Melissa Armstrong said:

on June 18, 2015 at 10:06am

The answer to all those questions above is absolutely. Why wouldn't we. The reason we have so much trouble is because of the human nature. It takes work to be in the likeness of God. It takes work to be forgiving and to forget. However, the reward is so great that we need to "work" hard at saying absolutely to all the questions above.

Sheila Stewart said:

on June 23, 2015 at 11:40am

My heart has been with the people of Charleston in the wake of the shooting deaths of so many good Christian people last week. The sight of thousands of people coming together hand-in-hand to forgive and support each other has deeply touched my heart. Their actions are demonstrating Christian love and grace as God intends.

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