Frank R Molver (3
Apr 2012)
"Coulby's deeper
present day deeper look at Matthew"
http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/march2012/coulbyd331.htm
Good letter, I am glad I read it.
Here is part of it
6:14 speaks of forgiveness, which is very important - you must
forgive everybody that has committed a wrong against you - ever.
I have done this personally, but let me give you an example.
Back in 2003 and 2004 I worked for the family business. My dad
is the owner of a real estate company and 2003 and 2004 were
BOOM years in real estate. I mean we couldn't raise the prices
of homes fast enough. Everything was selling. But not for me. I
was not a very good salesperson. And one day I was sitting at
the computer and my dad told me in a most hateful way, "You COST
me money!" I can still remember it to this day. It is probably
the meanest thing anybody has ever said to me, aside from some
of the comments I get on my Youtube channel! Things like that do
damage to you. And anytime anybody says or does something mean
like that you need to dwell on what happened and release that
hurt and say in your heart, "I forgive that person." And that
hurt will be lifted away and it will be like a weight lifted
from your shoulders, almost like taking a heavy pack off your
back. When you have unforgiveness in your heart. you have a
weight on your shoulders whether you realize it or not. And, in
order for you to move forward, you need to let that go.
Unforgiveness toward a person creates resentment and bitterness
against that person and you will not be free until you let that
go.
Jesus says you need to forgive others of their trespasses toward
you or He will not forgive you of your trespasses. You need to
dwell on it and release it and get rid of the unforgiveness.