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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: I agree that forgiveness is not optional for those who wish to be obedient. My point was to put it in specific terms that show God's wisdom in demanding this from us. As for references that support my definition, virtually every verse related to forgiveness demonstrates that it is a form of letting go and letting God. As for your second concern, to surrender one's RIGHT to see justice done does not imply that one abandons one's responsibilities to society by refusing to help the civic authorities in their duty to deliver justice as ordained by God. The difference between what I am talking about, i.e. forgiveness in one's heart, and what you are talking about, i.e. duty to society, is that personal forgiveness is within one's own authority while what you describe falls under the authority of the civic institutions ordained by God for such matters. Just out of curiosity, what is your operational definition of forgiveness? Be clear and specific, please. |