I finished a great novel this morning, A Suitable Vengeance by Elizabeth George. George is a brilliant author. Her stories touch the ugliest the world has to offer and her characters are people I want to know.
The final segment of this book is titled "Expiation."
What a great word.
Expiation. The means by which atonement or reparation is made. The process of forgiving a transgression.
Matthew, Mark, and Luke all mention forgiveness.
I can't find any.
... And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us... Amen.
The final segment of this book is titled "Expiation."
What a great word.
Expiation. The means by which atonement or reparation is made. The process of forgiving a transgression.
Matthew, Mark, and Luke all mention forgiveness.
Then Peter approaching asked him, "Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?" Jesus answered, "I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times. (Matthew 18:21-22)I've been searching all the corners of my heart for lingering resentment.
"When you stand to pray, forgive anyone against whom you have a grievance, so that your heavenly Father may in turn forgive you your transgressions." (Mark 11:25)
"Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven." (Luke 6:37)
I can't find any.
... And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us... Amen.
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