Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness
Linked to Jesus’ teaching on love is his teaching on forgivenessTo grant pardon for a wrongdoing - to give up resentment and the desire to seek revenge against a wrongdoer..
Forgiveness is an important part of Christianity. It does not mean that Christians let others get away with things, but more that they make a conscious effort to forgive and let go of feelings that come with bearing a grudge against a person.
These feelings of anger and hatred can cause harm to the person feeling them, so Jesus taught people to try and let them go.
Forgiveness also involves the person who has done wrong showing remorseRegret/sorrow for something you have done and the intention to reform or change..This could be done by praying to God to ask for forgiveness.
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
Question
Explain the Christian beliefs about forgiveness.
Christianity teaches that forgiveness is very important. Jesus taught that we should forgive, and Christians try to follow the path of Jesus. Forgiveness does not mean that the person who has wronged gets away with it, as they must show remorse as well. It is more about the victim letting go of the feelings of anger and hatred towards the person who has wronged them – for if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
This shows Christians that they will be rewarded for their forgiveness. The teaching from Jesus love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you
reminds people that they should not hold onto feelings of anger and revenge.
