Why must we forgive?

[arunangelo]

We must be merciful, just as our Father is merciful (Luke. 6:36), because, He is our God. If we truly are followers of Christ, we too will forgive as He does (Eph 4:32). He forgave by sacrificing His life for those who betrayed Him, were unfaithful to Him and killed Him.

[lightsavour]

Yes forgiveness is our true food, it is the act of unconditional love. It is the outworking of our faith, and the sign to fellow believers that we are genuine. Thankfully as you say God in essence is "Just Forgiveness", so when we fall short (which is more often then not), we confess, are forgiven before we do, and can regain even more strength than before to turn around and forgive those who have done wrong to us. It is good to note that we have to forgive those who have done wrong to people close to us too, the relativity of Gods commands are endless, and it is not wise to be wise of your ignornace, but rather to seek wisdom where you are aware you lack.

forgiveness is Gods formula for learning all his wisdom.

God bless
lightsavour