Ever wonder why Jesus said to deny yourself, pick up your cross and follow him? Look at what he did on the cross. He forgave his enemies.
Dying on the cross was the biggest thing Jesus did. Besides what he did for mankind, he did a selfless act that freed his enemies, haters so to speak. After doing so, he moved on to the next task (death, burial and resurrection).
See the picture here? When you forgive, you do the same. Unforgiveness is a hinderance. Forgiveness releases you to the next level by breaking that specific tie between you.
Please wrap this around your brain. Forgiveness does not let people off the hook. People have to answer to God. When you do not forgive, you put yourself on the level of God. Don't forget what happened to Satan when he did that. I just heard that the same time you did. lol #justsayin
Sidebar: Know this, it does not mean that you are besties again, going to the gym together or partnering in a business venture. That is a different subject altogether called, "Trust".
"He said to all, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me." Luke 9:23
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