Why is forgiveness a choice?

Forgiveness can even lead to feelings of understanding, empathy and compassion for the one who hurt you. Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting or excusing the harm done to you or making up with the person who caused the harm. Forgiveness brings a kind of peace that helps you go on with life.

Is forgiving people a good thing?

The good news: Studies have found that the act of forgiveness can reap huge rewards for your health, lowering the risk of heart attack; improving cholesterol levels and sleep; and reducing pain, blood pressure, and levels of anxiety, depression and stress.

Why is it so difficult to forgive?

Forgiveness is difficult in part because evolution has endowed us with the psychological motivation to avoid being exploited by others, and one of the easiest ways to prevent exploitation is to hit back or simply avoid the exploiter.

What is the Bible say about forgiving others?

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone.

Is forgiveness a choice?

Forgiving someone is not a warm, fuzzy feeling ( more on that in a minute ), rather we make a choice to forgive. If we don’t believe forgiveness is a choice, the ability to forgive can seem out of our control. But be assured, if God calls you to it – you can do it!

Are We called to forgive?

We are called to forgive as the Lord has forgiven us. Forgiveness is canceling a debt. In other words, forgiveness is releasing someone from the punishment or payment of their debt or offense. Christ paid our debt of sin through His death on the cross.

Is forgiveness an act of the will?

At its heart, forgiveness is an act of the will, a choice. Forgiveness is choosing not to hold an offense against someone. Forgiveness is choosing not to dwell on the offense or continue to rehearse it in your thoughts. Forgiveness is choosing not to keep a record (or keep score).

What is at the heart of forgiveness?

But that’s not what is at the heart of forgiveness. At its heart, forgiveness is an act of the will, a choice. Forgiveness is choosing not to hold an offense against someone. Forgiveness is choosing not to dwell on the offense or continue to rehearse it in your thoughts. Forgiveness is choosing not to keep a record (or keep score).