Tuesday, August 6 God . . . by Christ freely forgave you.​—Eph. 4:32.

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Tuesday, August 6

God . . . by Christ freely forgave you.—Eph. 4:32.

 

The Bible is filled with examples of individuals whom Jehovah freely forgave. Who comes to your mind? Perhaps you think of King Manasseh. That wicked man sinned against Jehovah in terrible ways. He took the lead in false worship. He killed his own children, offering them as sacrifices to pagan gods. He even went so far as to place a carved image of a false god in Jehovah’s sacred temple. Of him, the Bible says: “He did on a grand scale what was bad in Jehovah’s eyes, to offend him.” (2 Chron. 33:2-7) Yet, when Manasseh showed heartfelt repentance, Jehovah freely forgave him. (2 Chron. 33:12, 13) Perhaps you also think of King David, who committed serious sins against Jehovah, including adultery and murder. Yet, when David sincerely repented and acknowledged his error, Jehovah forgave him as well. (2 Sam. 12:9, 10,13, 14) Yes, we can be certain that Jehovah is eager to forgive. w22.06 3 ¶7

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The Bible teaches that Jehovah's forgiveness is always within reach if we are willing to repent.