Jonah 2: 8&9
We have recently seen that spirituality can be dangerous.
Here we see that not 2 minutes after Jonah has come back to God, he trips up again! He bursts into shouts of condemnation 'idol worshippers!'.
How quickley Jonah forgets what he has been through to get to this point in the story. It is said that the newly-forgiven forget where they came from and become self-appointed experts, harshly critical of others.
Jonah claims that he will now become a greatful worshipper once again. But the truth is that the 'pagan' sailors had already gone running to the real God while Jonah sat sulking in the hull of a boat!
Pride can so quickly spoil our relationship with God.
And sometimes we who have been freely (and undeservedly) pardoned withhold pardon from those who require it from us.
Like the unmerciful servant in Jesus' story (Matt. 18: 21-35), we suffer from spiritual amnesia and forget that we have been shown great grace
We who have been quickly forgiven must learn to forgive quickly.
'Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.' (Col. 3:13)
Love you x
3 comments:
Good blog dood. This is so important, especially in church. I always think, what right have I got to hold a grudge against someone? And what makes me think I have any reason at all NOT to forgive someone after what God has forgiven me?
We should forgive each other in an instant when you consider that God has pardoned us..
Good stuff.
well thanks lol lets all a have a laf at my expense, well unless were talkin about Pete. U is a cheeky one ste! Dont worry ollie its not been taken seriously!
oo coolio blog btw ste...you've answered my question of 2day..seriously! its great stuff! so we shud deffo forgive enrything...even if the person isnt at all sorry and is still bein a jackass? I need 2 get on it sharpish! peace out. XxXxXxX
Hey Ste! I commented TWICE on your blog....duz that mean I fancy you now?!? hahaha you lot are silly billys! but still love ya lots like jelly tots =oD XxXxX
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