Steve Sikes Blog
Steve Sikes Blog
Why does God need anyone’s forgiveness??? God is perfect; He can’t even lie (Titus 1:2)! He never manipulates His people or tempt s them to sin (James 1:13). God is indeed good all the time and all the time God is good! So, I ask again – why does a holy God need anyone’s forgiveness?
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Several weeks ago I presented a lesson on forgiveness. We looked at “4 Truths about 4giveness”:
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1)It’s not easy to lay aside someone’s sin against us;
2)Laying aside other’s sin against us helps keep Satan from getting a foothold in our heart;
3)It’s best for us to lay aside sin;
4)Forgiveness and trust are not the same! Forgiveness is given; trust is earned.
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I ended the lesson by asking two questions:
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1) Can I be saved if I am unforgiven (Acts 2:36-40)?
2) Can I be saved if I am unforgiving (Matthew 6:14-15)?
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The answer to both of these questions is a resounding “NO!”
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But how many of us, like the psalmist, have cried out in pain and frustration, “God, why did You abandon me?” “Why didn’t You: listen to my prayers; save my loved one; protect my child; take away the disease…” I’m guilty.
Feelings and faith can go in opposite directions, especially in moments of great turmoil and tragedy. Who gets the blame? Not Satan, the deceiver and father of lies and manipulator of evil…. but a good and gracious Heavenly Father! Isn’t it time to forgive God and release our mistaken feelings? God is good all the time! Mr. Steve
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