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What awaits those who do not forgive 70 times 7 around the corner?

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For those who do not forgive 70 times 7, only the wrath of God awaits them around the corner.

My humble wish is that God frees us from his wrath for not forgiving 70 times 7
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The problem here is, I don't hear folks asking for forgiveness 70 times 7, so I'm not too worried about not forgiving them for it.
 
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The problem here is, I don't hear folks asking for forgiveness 70 times 7, so I'm not to worried about not forgiving them for it.
From what you say, I see that even if those who offended you asked for forgiveness, you would not be willing to forgive them.
 
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From what you say, I see that even if those who offended you asked for forgiveness, you would not be willing to forgive them.

No, you'd be sadly wrong---as in utterly wrong---for assuming that. Maybe tidy up on your study of informal fallacies.
 
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No, you'd be sadly wrong---as in utterly wrong---for assuming that. Maybe tidy up on your study of informal fallacies.
What if I forgave someone for something really bad but every once in a while I think about it and get mad, without doing anything to the person?
 
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What if I forgave someone for something really bad but every once in a while I think about it and get mad, without doing anything to the person?

You mean like having your spouse cheat on you or something, especially if you've been faithful during the whole marriage?
 
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I think my wife would have the right to get a little moody from time to time, even if she's forgiven me. I'd understand if I were God.

I'd also understand if I was the cheating spouse.
 
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I think my wife would have the right to get a little moody from time to time, even if she's forgiven me. I'd understand if I were God.

I'd also understand if I was the cheating spouse.
Well it’s something like that. There is a person I forgave but every once in a while I feel like I should have given him what he deserved without actually acting on it.
 
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I think my wife would have the right to get a little moody from time to time, even if she's forgiven me. I'd understand if I were God.

I'd also understand if I was the cheating spouse.
Sounds about right, after all, we are only human. It's not good spiritually to hold a grudge, but sometimes it rears its ugly head, then I have to tell myself 70X7.
 
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I want you to remember me by this Christian sword that I gave you when I am gone, and don't forget that even if you consider me your enemy, this Christian sword that I gave you will help you fight against future enemies.
 
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Well it’s something like that. There is a person I forgave but every once in a while I feel like I should have given him what he deserved without actually acting on it.

Only you know your situation best. Sometimes, people do deserve a kick in the butt for what they do. Many other times though, by helping to restore them "unto repentance," we also help ourselves. We just have to avoid roots of bitterness along the way.
 
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They are not forgiven.

Matthew 6:14-15
"“For if you forgive others their offenses, your heavenly Father will forgive you as well. But if you don’t forgive others, your Father will not forgive your offenses.”"
 
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The problem here is people people think this is addressing the eternal destiny of people. Example you do not forgive people and God will not forgive you so off to hell you go.

Which this is not what Jesus is addressing at all.

Jesus is addressing born again believers and their forgiving other born again believers. This is about having fellowship forgiveness in the family of God by the born again believers Father (God).
A born again believer will not forgive another born again believer then they will not be forgiven by God their Father and may suffer earthly discipline.

Parables are addressed to Jesus' apostles and disciples, which is used in training them for their up and coming ministry, when Jesus is taken back to heaven.
 
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Which this is not what Jesus is addressing at all.

False. Jesus says very clearly, in no ambiguous language, if you do not forgive those who have wronged you, you will not be forgiven.

Matthew 6:12
"And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors."

Matthew 6:15
"But if you don’t forgive others, your Father will not forgive your offenses."

Matthew 18:35
"So also my heavenly Father will do to you unless every one of you forgives his brother or sister from your heart.”"

Luke 6:37
"Forgive, and you will be forgiven."

Luke 17:3-4
"Be on your guard. If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and comes back to you seven times, saying, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him."

2 Corinthians 2:5-7
"If anyone has caused pain, he has caused pain not so much to me but to some degree—not to exaggerate—to all of you. This punishment by the majority is sufficient for that person. As a result, you should instead forgive and comfort him."

Colossians 3:12-13
"Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you are also to forgive."
 
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False. Jesus says very clearly, in no ambiguous language, if you do not forgive those who have wronged you, you will not be forgiven.

Matthew 6:12
"And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors."

Matthew 6:15
"But if you don’t forgive others, your Father will not forgive your offenses."

Matthew 18:35
"So also my heavenly Father will do to you unless every one of you forgives his brother or sister from your heart.”"

Luke 6:37
"Forgive, and you will be forgiven."

Luke 17:3-4
"Be on your guard. If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and comes back to you seven times, saying, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him."

2 Corinthians 2:5-7
"If anyone has caused pain, he has caused pain not so much to me but to some degree—not to exaggerate—to all of you. This punishment by the majority is sufficient for that person. As a result, you should instead forgive and comfort him."

Colossians 3:12-13
"Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you are also to forgive."
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Ok so you can post verses where the word forgiveness is used, so what. If you do not understand, which obviously you do not. It proves nothing, anyone can post verses all day long, but you must understand to see what is being taught.
 
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Ok so you can post verses where the word forgiveness is used, so what. If you do not understand, which obviously you do not. It proves nothing, anyone can post verses all day long, but you must understand to see what is being taught.

Every single verse I quoted commands us to forgive others. It's not just about God forgiving us. The verses I posted are all about forgiving others. Your reading comprehension is bad here or you refuse to allow the Bible to speak.
 
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Every single verse I quoted commands us to forgive others. It's not just about God forgiving us. The verses I posted are all about forgiving others. Your reading comprehension is bad here or you refuse to allow the Bible to speak.
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My reading comprehension is bad. The original poster was writing about The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.

Where Peter ask Jesus.
Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?”

And you precede to post verses from all over The Bible, just because they mention forgiveness.
 
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My reading comprehension is bad. The original poster was writing about The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.

Where Peter ask Jesus.
Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?”

And you precede to post verses from all over The Bible, just because they mention forgiveness.

YOU made the claim that we do not need to forgive to be forgiven. I proved that wrong with many scriptures.
 
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YOU made the claim that we do not need to forgive to be forgiven. I proved that wrong with many scriptures.
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Look i have wasted time on you before and that was enough, so have a nice life i am done.
 
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