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Bible Question: Recently, in my relationship, I was cheated on... I just wanted to know if you guys could point out any Bible references that would help me out mentioning forgiveness and trust... things like that. I'm trying to forgive this person and forget it myself, and I just need some spiritual guidance. |
Bible Answer: Melodie, First and foremost, I do hope the relationship of yours that you mention is one that would be approved by God. Secondly, "Turn all your worries over to Him. He cares about you" (1 Peter 5:7). You’ll see this quote and others at the following site, please check it out and the online resource it recommends: http://www.gotquestions.org/affair-response.html Thirdly, I myself have an inkling of the feelings and the emotions that you must be fumbling through, as I was a victim of an extra-marital affair. Prior to coming to faith in Christ, my wife ventured outside of our marriage and engaged in an adulterous relationship. Some point after I had accepted Christ as my Savior is when she confessed it to me, some seven years after the act. For a long time, I struggled with how I should handle the situation. I knew that unfaithfulness from your spouse was surely an acceptable reason for ending a marriage, but as also I learned, it doesn’t have to. I turned my worries, my fears, my unforgiving heart, my distrust and all I could over to the Lord and asked that He direct me through His word and whatever other means He deemed appropriate. He did. I am proof that “cheating” does not have to end a marriage. My wife and I celebrated our fifteenth wedding anniversary last year and our marriage is stronger than ever and continually growing. We worked hard to mend what was broken between us and believe me; we had help. There are still some areas under repair, but nothing that would seem out of the ordinary as compared to any other relationship I suppose. All that said, please realize, my situation is not the same as yours, yours not the same as mine, so the approaches taken and results rendered may not be the same and may not be appropriate from one to the other. However please know that you are not alone in your feelings. There are many who have and many who will, go through the same experience that you are. I suppose there are many factors that will come into play in determining how one should approach such a hurtful thing and no one person will be able to supply you with all of the right answers. But God can. I would advise you seek guidance from your Pastor or another person from within the church in whom you can trust. Whomever you reach out to, ensure they are godly persons and will do their best to help point you in the right direction in finding a resolution and finding peace. Be careful of whom you open your heart to, especially when dealing with strangers in the essence of those who do not know you or your situation firsthand. There are many loving and caring Christian brothers and sisters that participate in this forum so I’m sure you will see some kind responses and the references to Scripture that you asked for. Also know that in most cases, all kindness aside, you’ll receive another Christian’s true perspective of God’s word and how it may apply to you and your circumstances. May God may bless you and help you find the answers that you seek. WOS |
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