The Distraction of Revenge

We’ve heard people say “I don’t get mad. I get even.” Often that statement is meant as a joke between friends or family who have teased or tricked us. Sometimes it is not a joke. We mean it. Someone may have lied to us or lied about us. We kick into our “get even” mode. Jesus spoke much about forgiveness from the model prayer to the cross. He taught His disciples to forgive. This text deals with a question asked by Simon Peter. “How many times shall I forgive my brother?” I cannot Forget the Consequences of Unforgiveness. I cannot Forget the Casualties of Unforgiveness. I cannot Forget the Cross that leads to Forgiveness. There are three words that can change a life. “I forgive you!” I know because they changed mine.