Christ Himself is saying that if we do not forgive, then we cannot be forgiven. Dr. Richard Dobbins defines forgiveness as . . It does not have to be received to be given, nor given to be received, it reconciles the forgiven to the forgiver. Many of you wear WWJD jewelry and T-Shirts to witness and that is great. He would forgive.
Forgiveness brings . .
I have spoken to many people who a very difficult time forgiving someone who has hurt them so deeply. In essence, what they are saying is that they will hold on to that grudge and that hurt and they are choosing to let this issue control them and refrain them from being freed. We must make a distinction between forgiveness and restoration of trust. Forgiveness and restoration of trust are two separate issues. We are commanded in Scripture to forgive.