I believe all Christians, myself included, have forgotten something extremely important. What is it? "That all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God" Romans 3. I have sinned more than I care to admit. I also have some emotional and mental difficulties that make life harder for me than I would like it to be. However, is my sin worse than someone who gossips? Is my sin worse than that of an adulterer? Is my sin on the same level as a murderer? Well, the sucky thing is all sin is the same in God's eyes except for the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. So, no, my sin isn't worse, but it isn't better or different than the sin of anyone else. I shouldn't view anyone else's sin differently than my own. We ALL need Christ's forgiveness and each other's grace. Do we deserve it? No, absolutely not. Is it understandable if people don't forgive? Yes, unfortunately, just like I have grudges against people...
As for me, I am going to spend the day trying to be grateful that God's justification, redemption and salvation for me. I am also going to try to extend forgiveness in my heart for the bitterness I feel towards some people.
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