What does the bible say about forgiving?
After reading what the scriptures say, be sure to read “THE CONTROVERSY” below. A. You must forgive others who have wronged you before you can be forgiven (by God) for your wrongdoing (sins). Matthew 6:15 But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 18:21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy times seven. The Controversy… Must the other person ask me to forgive them? This is widely argued. I can only go with what the scriptures say. I know of one scripture that indicates “we must forgive unconditionally” and this single scripture causes doubt in my understanding… and that is: Mark 11:24-25.. “And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. 26But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is
