Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Forgiveness first comes from God

Posted by Al Schall

Mark 11:25 says, But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your father in heaven will forgive your sins, too. As this passage implies, an attitude of unforgiveness can actually hinder your prayer life.The psalmist wrote, "He would not have listened if I had not confessed my sins"(Pslams 66:18).
So, in Mark 11: 25, Jesus is not saying that God's forgiveness is dependent upon your forgiveness of others.

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