Forgiveness

This week's assignment I chose the topic on forgiveness. I think this is one that I can focus on, and that can benefit anyone. The different verses we were asked to focus on were 


2 Corinthians 2:1–11; Matthew 6:14–15; Doctrine and Covenants 64:9–10. 

To begin, we were asked to discuss what the people of Corinth were commanded to do if they had caused any grief. They were asked to love and to forgive the people who had done something to them. If they had been unwilling to have an open heart towards the people and were bitter towards them, then no one can progress. This is how I see it now a days. People are quick to harden their hearts, unwilling to let forgiveness and love be felt to those who have hurt them. I think this is harder than just forgiving someone, because you need to be willing to let things go instead of holding them so tightly. No one can become a better person if they are just bitter and angry. The commandment towards the people of Corinth still applies today. 

There are so many blessings of forgiving someone. For one, you don't have to use all of this energy in reminding yourself to be mad at someone. You can be closer to your Heavenly Father, and all around be happy. Also in the scriptures you are only forgiven by the Lord, if you forgive others. How awful would it be to say I am not forgiving anyone, and because of it, you aren't forgiven either?

The biggest danger in not forgiving, is if we dont forgive, we ourselves will not be forgiven. How can this be thought of in any positive way, or enough justification to not forgive someone else. 

Overall, I have learned that I need to forgive quickly. The Lord is always willing to forgive us, we must make the first step.