Forgiveness.

We are not born omniscient.

So it is inevitable that we will make mistakes and fall short of the ideal.

Therefore forgiveness is essential.

Without forgiveness there can be no progress.

Jesus said, "'Your sins are forgiven.'"  Mark 2:9 (NRSV)

In his parables the king is always writing off debts.

So don't be afraid to make a mistake.

You will be forgiven.

And you might just learn something.


[Scripture quotations (marked NRSV) are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., and are used by permission.  All rights reserved.]

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