Forgiving Foes
Anon. Mark 11:25-26 And when you stand praying, forgive, if you have ought against any… I. WE SHOULD FORGIVE OUR ENEMIES AND ALL WHO HAVE INJURED US, BECAUSE OF THE DIVINE EXAMPLE. Let us learn to act like our Father in heaven, who forgives us without any merit on our part. II. WE SHOULD FORGIVE BECAUSE IT IS NEEDFUL FOR OUR OWN PEACE. Revenge cherished is like a thorn in the flesh. III. FORGIVENESS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SIGNS AND ESSENTIALS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH. IV. WE SHOULD FORGIVE ONE ANOTHER BECAUSE IT IS THE CONDITION OF OUR OWN FORGIVENESS. (Anon.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. WEB: Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.