Wednesday, February 13, 2019

A Quiz on Forgiveness

Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves and is an individual act. For the Christian, it is a command. As God forgives us, we are to forgive others. But forgiveness is often a process and not always the easiest thing to do. In fact, secular sources encourage people not to forgive, and simply cut people out of their lives when wronged. 
However, this is not our way, as people of faith. We are called to a different standard: love our enemies, bless those who curse us, and pray for those who despitefully use us, and yes, forgive those who have wronged us.

Given this directive, are the following statements true or false:

1) Forgiveness is an option based on our feelings.
     (True or False)                                            

2) Forgiveness is a good idea when someone deserves it.
     (True or False)                                  

3) Forgiveness is rewarded by God.  
     (True or False)

4) Forgiveness requires other people to confess or make up.   
     (True or False)

5) Forgiveness is tough to do in the natural - in the flesh.   
     (True or False)

6) Forgiveness is reconciliation.   
     (True or False)

7) Forgiveness is not saying that what the person did to you was OK.   
     (True or False)

8) Forgiveness is minimizing the hurt or wrong that was done to you.
     (True or False)

9) Forgiveness is pardoning the offense.
     (True or False)

10) Forgiveness is to be continuously offered.
      (True or False)

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