Dear Reader,
I've recently been on a kick of forgiveness. Honestly, I don't understand it. After asking many people, referring to lots of books (Especially the scriptures) and pondering the matter, it still causes confusion. I'll give you some insight concerning my confusion.
I never feel the need to forgive anyone. Now, let me explain what I mean. I know it is necessary to forgive all men, just like Christ tells us in the scriptures (D&C 64, The Parable of the talents, etc). What I'm saying is that I have don't remember ever having made the conscious decision to forgive someone. Nor have I ever used the phrase "I forgive you" in a serious manner. It is true that I have forgiven people. I dare say that forgiveness is something that doesn't cause much of a problem.
However, that is the confusing part. I don't feel malice or ill-will toward anyone. There are definitely people that have hurt me, but there seems to be a no need to officially express forgiveness because they should know there are no bad-feelings between us. There seems to be no need...except for this constant, nagging scripture in my head, "Of you it is required to forgive all men."
So, my confusion is this: is it necessary to express forgiveness when it appears no forgiveness is needed? I would appreciate any feedback on the matter.
For those who didn't catch the Music reference in the title, it's "Please forgive me" by Bryan Adams.
I've recently been on a kick of forgiveness. Honestly, I don't understand it. After asking many people, referring to lots of books (Especially the scriptures) and pondering the matter, it still causes confusion. I'll give you some insight concerning my confusion.
I never feel the need to forgive anyone. Now, let me explain what I mean. I know it is necessary to forgive all men, just like Christ tells us in the scriptures (D&C 64, The Parable of the talents, etc). What I'm saying is that I have don't remember ever having made the conscious decision to forgive someone. Nor have I ever used the phrase "I forgive you" in a serious manner. It is true that I have forgiven people. I dare say that forgiveness is something that doesn't cause much of a problem.
However, that is the confusing part. I don't feel malice or ill-will toward anyone. There are definitely people that have hurt me, but there seems to be a no need to officially express forgiveness because they should know there are no bad-feelings between us. There seems to be no need...except for this constant, nagging scripture in my head, "Of you it is required to forgive all men."
So, my confusion is this: is it necessary to express forgiveness when it appears no forgiveness is needed? I would appreciate any feedback on the matter.
For those who didn't catch the Music reference in the title, it's "Please forgive me" by Bryan Adams.
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