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THE SPIRITUAL LAW OF FORGIVENESS

February 28, 1990

To forgive others and be merciful is not an option for a believer in Christ.  IT IS DEMANDED AND EXPECTED BY GOD! This is what the apostle Peter found out when he asked Jesus how many times he was obligated to forgive. Matthew 18:21-35

God is a God of judgment - Isaiah 30:18; Revelation 19:1-3, 20:10-15

God is a God of mercy - Ephesians 2:4-10; Psalm 103:1-18

When a person asks God to save him, it is done through repentance and believing on the finished work of Jesus on the cross. At this time the person is proclaiming that he is guilty of all his sins (Romans 3:23), that he should really be put to death for his sins (Romans 6:23), but he Is calling upon Jesus to pardon and forgive his horrible sins. Romans 10:9.13 When the request Is granted by the Father in heaven, it is a grace package from God, and included in this grace package is the demand that the forgiven man/woman must in turn forgive all others.

A PERSON WHO IS PARDONED BY GOD CAN NO LONGER CLAIM ANY LEGAL RIGHTS! Romans 5:1-11

Jesus has clearly set forth his policies in the kingdom of God. Matthew 6:1-9
No pride, mourning over lost sinners, meekness, marching for righteousness, being merciful, pure in heart and being peace makers.

Jesus has very clearly set forth his platform that his kingdom is built upon. Jesus is building His kingdom with "wrecked sinners, who He is transforming Into His own image. There is another word for it: UNCONDITIONAL LOVE!  Matthew 5:38-48

Jesus knew that the people brought into his kingdom would still have their sinful bodies as long as they  live on this earth.  So Jesus set forth a spiritual law of how each conflict should be resolved. 
Matthew  18:15-17

The Bible tells us clearly, that a believer in Christ is not to take another believer to court.  
1Corinthians 6:1-11

Bless them that persecute you and do not curse them! Romans 12:14-21
Render no evil! 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24
Show compassion! 1 Peter 3:8-17

REMEMBER THIS: YOU CANNOT MOCK GOD!  Galatians 6:7-9

Anyone not obeying God's spiritual laws will have a fish waiting for them. God has an ample supply of fish for every disobedient citizen in His kingdom. Jonah 1:8-17