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Can you put a price on forgiveness?

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    As imperfect humans, we all sin. (Romans 3:23) Hence we are wise to be inclined to forgive others, for sooner or later we will need to have others forgive us. Moreover, when we choose to forgive, we also benefit ourselves. How so?

    When we harbor anger and resentment—and withhold forgiveness—we hurt ourselves. Such negative emotions can rob us of happiness, restrict our life, and make us miserable. They can also pose a serious health risk. A report in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, by Dr. Yoichi Chida and Professor of Psychology Andrew Steptoe, concluded: “The current findings suggest a harmful association between anger and hostility and CHD [coronary heart disease].”

    On the positive side, consider the benefits of forgiveness. When we freely forgive others, we preserve unity and peace, thereby safeguarding relationships. More important, we prove ourselves imitators of God, who freely forgives repentant sinners and who expects us to do the same.—Mark 11:25; Ephesians 4:32; 5:1.

    Source JW.org

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Yes and no. Forgiveness is a divine quality and only those can forgive who are getting really closer to God. A person of lowest intellect will always believe in revenge but have you ever heard any saint and sage who believes in revenge?

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    God's forgiveness is priceless. It is worth everything and yet he gives it away as a free gift. We are called to accept his forgiveness and emulate Christ by forgiving others. It is truly unique as something that is worth more than all the riches in the world but is freely available to all who seek it.

  • Archer
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Someone else's forgiveness does nothing for me as it is for them to put a person or situation behind them and move on in life. Forgiving myself and learning from, not repeating my mitstakes costs me nothing.

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  • User
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Sure.

    Forgiveness: 5 bucks. On sale until midnight tonight.

  • Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Yes, that is how many litigation are settled, through a price on forgiveness.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior. Sir Francis Bacon

    Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much. Oscar Wilde

  • 5 years ago

    Sure. I'll forgive you for this question for only $1000.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    No. The Catholic church tried it, and they called them "Indulgences."

    Through him we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory of God. (Romans 5:2)

    MARANATHA! Come, Lord Jesus, COME!

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