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How Many Times Must I Forgive? Matthew 18 21 22 KJV

by Dr. Willie B White
01/06/26
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“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.”

Continuing this week’s inspirational messages on forgiveness, I was led to share a narrative reflection on this important subject.

When Peter asked Jesus how many times, he should forgive someone who sins against him, Jesus’ response made it clear that forgiveness has no limit. Christ was teaching that forgiveness is not to be counted or capped, but freely extended, just as God continually forgives us.

We must take into consideration the many times God has forgiven us for our own wrongdoings—both those committed knowingly and unknowingly. Each day, we rely on His mercy and grace, which are new every morning.

In closing, a forgiving heart is a loving heart—one that reflects and emulates the boundless love and forgiveness of God.