Unforgiveness means bearing grudge against another human being. It is not letting go of an offense toward us. It is very costly to our spiritual well-being.
There are 4 consequences of unforgiveness:
1. If you don’t forgive, you become unforgivable. God forgives forgivers only. Matthew 6:14-15.
2. Those who can’t forgive can’t receive from God. Unforgiveness is a hindrance to answered prayers. It shuts off God’s blessings. 1 Peter 3:7.
3. Your offerings are unacceptable when you harbor grudges. God only accepts gifts from those who forgive themselves and others. Giving is a sacrifice. Abel-like sacrifices come from those who forgive others. Matthew 5:23-24.
4. Unforgivers will not go to heaven. Why? Hebrews 12:14 declares that only those who are holy and follow peace with all men shall see the Lord. How do you go to heaven if you cannot see the Lord?
N.B. Forgiveness is for the benefit of the forgiver. It does not relieve the offender of the consequences of his/her actions. Forgiveness is different from trust. We are commanded to forgive everyone; we’re not asked to trust everybody. May we all increase in this grace in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting other person to die.
ReplyDelete