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Benefits In Forgiveness

Not releasing someone from a wrong they have done to you is sin.  Living in a sinful state separates us from fellowship with God our Father.  Unforgiveness blocks the channels of our communication with God, and it causes prayers to go unanswered.  Unforgiveness will also deny us the opportunity to hear God’s direction which can lead to unproductivity in all areas of our lives.  

Unforgiveness causes offense, bondage, resentment, frustration, and anger (to name a few) to take root, and it strips us of our good mental and physical health. These harmful conditions keep us under the curse, which, in turn, leads to lack, poverty, sickness, disease, and ultimately, death and hell. 

Forgiveness is beneficial to the one who was wronged, even when the wrongdoer’s apology is not forthcoming.  Forgiveness shields us from every unproductive, and impure thing Satan tries to introduce into our lives which can take hold of us.  It opens the door to all God’s blessings.  Forgiveness allows the Holy Spirit to build and strengthen our spirit so that we may become the person God wants us to be.