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2 Corinthians 5:19. For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them . And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. 1. Accept the offender. Philemon 17.
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2 Corinthians 5:19 For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation.
Philemon 17 So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. If he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to me.
Philemon 18-19 If he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to me. I, PAUL, WRITE THIS WITH MY OWN HAND: I WILL REPAY IT. AND I WON’T MENTION THATYOU OWE ME YOUR VERY SOUL!
“To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has excused the inexcusable in you.” -- C. S. Lewis
3. Bless with forgiveness and move on.
Philemon 20-21 Yes, my brother, please do me this favor for the Lord’s sake. Give me this encouragement in Christ. I am confident as I write this letter that you will do what I ask and even more!