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NASB | Matthew 18:1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 18:1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" [Mark 9:33-37; Luke 9:46-48] |
Subject: forgiveness |
Bible Note: Here's another definition, from http://www.12ordinarymen.com/dictionary.htm "Forgiveness is canceling a debt; no longer liable for an account. The Lord Jesus has fully discharged all our obligations so that there is no legal ground for charges to be pressed against us anymore. Moreover He has given us a perfect standing before God so that we are fully acceptable in His sight." Comparing my view to this one, justice is a debt. Debts are entitlements. Surrendering one's right to justice is cancelling a debt that one is entitled to. Forgiveness on our part is possible only through the same grace that brought it to us. Clearly, the demands of justice have been met by Jesus on the cross, and that includes our individual demands for justice from others. So when we forgive someone, we really aren't doing anything accept agreeing with God that Jesus' sacrifice is sufficient for the debts we hold against others, as well as the debts we owe to God. Are you cool with that? |