The Forgiveness of Friendship
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Proverbs 17:9
Our friends are not perfect, nor are we. As such, we often do things that require forgiveness. As Solomon states above, it is through love that we "cover a transgression" and forgive. Otherwise, the issue will ultimately ruin the friendship. The phrase of "burying the hatchet" refers to making peace and forgiving contentious issues. Too often we "bury the hatchet" but we leave the handle sticking out! This allows us to grab the handle and pull the issue back up during the next confrontation. Maybe "forgiven but not forgotten" is a better phrase?
As Christians, we need to practice what we preach. We speak of God's love and forgiveness but do we imitate it in our daily life? Do we practice forgiving and forgetting or do we continuously bring up past issues? Nothing grips my heart stronger than to witness true forgiveness from a friend. While I may apologize and seek forgiveness, it their action of true forgiveness that lifts my burden and renews my spirit. As Christians, we should practice forgiveness more often - it is the single act that imitates our salvation the best. For through the forgiveness of Christ are we no longer sinners. Lighten some one's load today by sharing forgiveness with them!
Proverbs 17:9
Our friends are not perfect, nor are we. As such, we often do things that require forgiveness. As Solomon states above, it is through love that we "cover a transgression" and forgive. Otherwise, the issue will ultimately ruin the friendship. The phrase of "burying the hatchet" refers to making peace and forgiving contentious issues. Too often we "bury the hatchet" but we leave the handle sticking out! This allows us to grab the handle and pull the issue back up during the next confrontation. Maybe "forgiven but not forgotten" is a better phrase?
As Christians, we need to practice what we preach. We speak of God's love and forgiveness but do we imitate it in our daily life? Do we practice forgiving and forgetting or do we continuously bring up past issues? Nothing grips my heart stronger than to witness true forgiveness from a friend. While I may apologize and seek forgiveness, it their action of true forgiveness that lifts my burden and renews my spirit. As Christians, we should practice forgiveness more often - it is the single act that imitates our salvation the best. For through the forgiveness of Christ are we no longer sinners. Lighten some one's load today by sharing forgiveness with them!
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