Sins Forgiven…And Forgotten

[Christ4Ever]

"I, [even] I, [am] He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; And I will not remember your sins. Isaiah 43:25 NKJV

The Bible repeatedly instructs brothers in the faith to forgive one another. For example, the apostle Paul enjoins believers to “be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32).

It’s not always easy to “forgive and forget,” but we must do just that if we want to maintain healthy relationships with others—at home, at work, at church. God wants to maintain and grow relationships between Himself and His people. Perhaps that’s why He promises to blot out our transgressions and remember our sins no more.

In our limited mortal understanding, it’s impossible for us to comprehend how an all-knowing Creator can simply choose to permanently put our wrongdoing out of His thoughts. Perhaps, then, it’s best just to rejoice and take heart in the wonderful truth that when God forgives u, He also promises never to hold the past against us or bring up again what has been forgiven.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for taking the punishment for my sin on the cross so that the Father could keep His promise to blot out my transgressions and remember my sins no more. I don’t deserve what You did for me; it’s only because of God’s goodness and grace that I can stand forgiven.

 

[MedicBravo]

True.
However, that doesn't negate what someone has done to us.
Ex. 1. My ex-wife. She cheated while I was on a deployment among other things. That was back in 2008 and I've forgiven her a long time ago. I can't have any kind of relationship with her ever again b/c she is a constant reminder of what she did.
Ex. 2 A friend I've known for a long time who si gay. I've known him before I became a Christian and regarding that topic. We had on heated argument about it and he will never change.He believes he was "born that way". Don't give me any 'there'a chance...Jesus will...blah.
I know him well and the odds of him rejecting that sin are almost nil.
I haven't spoken to him or his "partner" for most of this year. He knows I am a better Christian and don't approve of all "that".
As good a friend as he was, I'm not going to support anyone's sin in they've no desire to change.

 

[Christ4Ever]

Dear Brother, @MedicBravo

However, that doesn't negate what someone has done to us.

True, but then it's history just like Scripture. No turning back the clock or changing things that have happened in life. We are not God where we can both forgive and forget. Still forgiveness is not beyond us, even though at times forgetting appears to be. Those burdens of not being able to forget is what our Lord helps us with. Our experiences become testimonies for others who may be facing similar challenges. Although it may be painful to share, if our stories can benefit or assist others in their journeys, it all contributes to the glory of God for having supported us through those times.

Though they were difficult experiences to have to go through, thank-you for sharing them. Maybe, someone reading them, will see you as someone they might be able to talk with, concerning similar things that they too may be going through in their life.

With the Love of Christ Jesus.
YBIC
Nick
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[MedicBravo]

Oh, you'd be surprised how quickly your thinking-meat will remember something.
My ex-wife hasn't been in my life since March 2008 and last I heard of her was a drunken Facebook chat. I've long sinced moved on.
The other is someone I've considered a good friend for a long time. I've put God first more and more as well as learning more of the Bible and human history.
I'm not going to compromise God for anyone. He's made his decision. He will answer for his rejection and unrepentant sinful live not me.

 

[twcstp]

One of the lesson I've learned is that when someone is doing something they should not do, they need God's Grace.

He gave us His Holy Spirit! We're Lights because HE is our Light!