Posted on 12th March 2015 at 10:39 by Kathy Lemaire in LCBC News Blog
Julia Marsden
This little book on forgiveness is one which every Christian should read. It is a short, simple to comprehend book of only 50 pages which can be read in less than an hour. In it the author demonstrates how, as Christians, the way in which we deal with forgiving others when they hurt or damage us should emulate the way that God Himself forgives us and be modelled on His concept and purpose of forgiveness and not our own. Throughout, the discussion is soundly based on Biblical teaching.
Many aspects of Godly forgiveness are covered. What exactly are the ways and means and purposes of God's forgiveness? Why do we find it so hard to forgive and let go rather than revisiting or replaying in our minds the hurt? What does that say about us? If we are hurt by a criminal act, should our forgiveness excise the need for secular justice? What if the other person isn't sorry?
Each reader will find different aspects pertinent to him or herself. For me, two points resonated particularly:
Buy it, borrow it, appropriate it - but read it!
This book was one read recently by the Women's Book Club.
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