In these cases, we must seek to obtain forgiveness, not just from God, but also from the people we offended. And those who have been wronged, must be willing to forgive. If they do, others must willingly forgive them. Sin alienates us, not only from God and from our fellow-man, but also from ourselves. Such conduct gives one a sense of utter failure.
Sin makes people miserable.
Forgiveness Restores Our Sense of Worth. Yet he was forgiven and became one of Jesus' most effective servants. Surely his disappointment in his sins was overcome by forgiveness and faithful service to Christ. Rather we are great because we faithfully serve God and our fellow-man. Like a child who breaks a precious possession, we may ruin our lives by sin.