“If Jesus Christ was who He claimed to be, and He did die on a cross at a point of time in history, then, for all history past and all history future it is relevant because that is the very focal point for forgiveness and redemption.”
Forgiveness is not about letting someone off the hook — it is about putting the hook down. These quotes explore what it takes to release resentment, how to forgive without forgetting, and why holding a grudge mostly punishes the person holding it.
“For me, forgiveness and compassion are always linked: how do we hold people accountable for wrongdoing and yet at the same time remain in touch with their humanity enough to believe in their capacity to be transformed?”
“If Jesus Christ was who He claimed to be, and He did die on a cross at a point of time in history, then, for all history past and all history future it is relevant because that is the very focal point for forgiveness and redemption.”
“The glory of Christianity is to conquer by forgiveness.”
“How unhappy is he who cannot forgive himself.”
“I believe in the forgiveness of sin and the redemption of ignorance.”
“God pardons like a mother, who kisses the offense into everlasting forgiveness.”
“We cannot embrace God's forgiveness if we are so busy clinging to past wounds and nursing old grudges.”
“Forgiveness is God's command.”
“He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself for every man has need to be forgiven.”
“Forgiveness is not a feeling - it's a decision we make because we want to do what's right before God. It's a quality decision that won't be easy and it may take time to get through the process, depending on the severity of the offense.”
“Life is an adventure in forgiveness.”
“Forgiveness to the injured does belong but they ne'er pardon who have done wrong.”
“Forgiveness says you are given another chance to make a new beginning.”
“To be social is to be forgiving.”
“Once a woman has forgiven her man, she must not reheat his sins for breakfast.”
“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”