The Freedom of Forgiveness
Jesus doesn’t mince words when he describes the torment that comes with unforgiveness. But he also shows us the lasting freedom and peace that come with a heart of forgiveness.
In the book, The Secret of Lasting Forgiveness, author Bruce Wilkinson addresses the “hidden connection between unforgiveness and torment.” Until we have forgiven the people who have wronged us, Wilkinson explains, we are not free; we are unable to enjoy peace. So, God draws us toward forgiveness because it’s good for the people we need to forgive—but also, and very importantly, because it’s good for us, too. Being forgiving is a better way to live because it brings the person who forgives freedom and peace.