Forgive One Another

    Believers are exhorted by the Apostle Paul to forgive one another. Yes, in the presence of Christ and with the approval of Christ and after the example of Christ—forgive! “Lest Satan should get the advantage over us, for we are not ignorant of his devices and intentions” (2 Cor. 2:10-11).

    Satan will use any means against the Lord Jesus and his church (even the Apostle Peter, to whom Christ said, “Get thee behind me, Satan”). If Satan can foster division, an unforgiving spirit, harsh feelings, or pride among believers, he will do it! He will, under pretense of showing indignation against sin or pretending to contend for certain doctrines or under pretense of caring for the purity and discipline of the church, encourage a strict, harsh attitude toward offenders, destroy unity and fellowship, and convince men that they are serving God in their self-righteous attitudes. One sure and certain way to be in the will of God and not to be used by the enemy is to love one another and forgive one another (Eph. 4:32)!