Give and TakeНамуна

Have you ever had someone in your class who always tried to go above and beyond what the teacher asked for? That’s what Peter was doing in his interaction with Jesus. Jewish law said people only had to forgive someone three times before they weren’t obligated to forgive anymore. Peter more than doubled that when talking to Jesus, likely thinking saying seven times would impress Jesus. But Jesus goes further, telling Peter a number so high to demonstrate there is no limit to forgiveness. However, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have boundaries.

Forgiveness doesn’t mean excusing harmful actions or letting someone continue to hurt you. Instead, it's about releasing the bitterness inside you and freeing yourself from holding onto hurt.

Take a moment today to ask God for help in forgiving others. Then, pray for help to establish healthy boundaries in those relationships going forward.