These are a few of the definitions that I came across while looking up the wonderful word, forgiveness!
Forgiveness:Noun
1.act of forgiving; state of being forgiven.
2.disposition or willingness to forgive.
Based on Random House Unabridged Dictionary c2006.
Some more definitions:
1.compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive.
2.the act of excusing mistake or offense.
Word Net 3.0, c 2006, by Princeton University.
Definition of Forgive: Verb
1.to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt., etc.)
2.to grant pardon to (a person)
3.to give up all claim on account of; remit (a debt, obligation, etc.)
4.to cease to feel resentment against: to forgive one's enemies
5.to cancel an indebtedness or liability of: to forgive the interest owed on a loan
6.to pardon an offense or an offender
synonyms: excuse, absolve, acquit
random house c 2006.
Here are some more great definitions:
1.to excuse for a fault or an offense; pardon
2.to renounce anger or resentment against
3.to absolve from payment of (a debt, for example)
4.to give up desire or power to punish
5.stop blaming, or grant forgiveness
6.absolve from payment
7.to stop being angry with (someone who has done something wrong)
WOW!! When I looked these definitions up...it had the character of Jesus all in the meanings and the words!
It also reinforced to me that I was forgiven "MUCH" and that I had better not judge another...I've been turned over to the tormenters before and believe me...it's not any fun! The correction of the Lord is an awesome and mighty thing, but being trained by it does yield much righteousness ,in Him!
"Oh, praise the Mighty Lord,
That He could love a sinner, such as I!
He forgave me, and He made me new,
He let me live, so I could share His Love...
With You!!"
I am thankful for all of the wonderful friends that I have here, at mychurch! It is thrilling to see how He operates in all of you, also!
Love you all,
Forgiven.
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