Friday, May 19 Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely.​—Col. 3:13.

[Áine]

Friday, May 19

Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely.—Col. 3:13.

 

Most of us know of cases in which a person has held a grudge against a coworker, a schoolmate, a relative, or a family member—even for years! Recall that Joseph’s ten half brothers harbored a grudge against him, which finally led them to commit a hateful act. (Gen. 37:2-8, 25-28) How differently Joseph acted toward them! When he was in a position of authority and could get even with his half brothers, he showed them mercy. Joseph did not hold a grudge. Rather, he acted in harmony with the counsel recorded later at Leviticus 19:18. (Gen. 50:19-21) Joseph’s course of forgiving instead of nursing a grudge or taking vengeance sets a pattern for Christians who want to please God. Jesus urged us to forgive those who sin against us. (Matt. 6:9, 12) Likewise, the apostle Paul advised fellow Christians: “Do not avenge yourselves, beloved.”—Rom. 12:19. w21.12 11 ¶13-14

[Wayne]

We Practice Forgiving 🛐 as we ourselves ask for forgiveness (Matt. 6:12). Enough practice - we git good at it 🤗.