Scripture reveals that God consistently calls us to forgive others, because He has so graciously forgiven us.
Scripture on Forgiveness
Ephesians 4:32
New Testament
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
Luke 6:37
New Testament
"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven."
Colossians 3:13
New Testament
"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."
Psalm 130:3-4
Old Testament
"If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you."
Micah 7:18-19
Old Testament
"Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea."
The Bottom Line
Forgiveness is at the heart of the gospel — freely given to us, and now required of us.
Try Today
Make a list of anyone you need to forgive. Pray for the grace to let go of bitterness and extend forgiveness, just as Christ has done for you.
Prayer
As Jesus said, 'Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors' (Matthew 6:12).
Father, thank You for the boundless forgiveness You have shown me through the cross of Christ. I confess that I still struggle to forgive those who have hurt me. Give me Your heart of compassion and enable me to let go of bitterness, just as You have freely forgiven me. I surrender my hurt to You, and ask for the grace to forgive as You have forgiven me. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read Ephesians 4 for more on the call to forgive as Christ has forgiven us.
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