Forgiveness: 70 Times 7
The Bible says we are to forgive "70 times 7."
What does this mean? In Jesus's day, to forgive seven times was seen as the ultimate victory in forgiveness. So, Peter asks Jesus if that is sufficient, forgiving seven times in Matthew 18:21-22.
Jesus says no. We must forgive "70 times 7." And that does not mean that on the 491st time we get to seek revenge. No. Revenge solely belongs to God (Romans 12:19). That is his job. I think God designed it this way because we don't do revenge very well as broken humans. We tend to retaliate a bit more than our offender has hurt us.
Forgiving "70 times 7"…
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