Comments on: Bible Difficulties: Luke 17:3-4 “Rebuke” & “Forgiveness” http://www.laleocafe.com/wordpress/2009/11/18/bible-difficulties-luke-173-4-rebuke-forgiveness/ God wants humanity encountered by Him, through us. We are all a part of God's story.....let's not lose that. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:53:08 +0000 hourly 1 By: admin http://www.laleocafe.com/wordpress/2009/11/18/bible-difficulties-luke-173-4-rebuke-forgiveness/comment-page-1/#comment-12 admin Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:29:27 +0000 http://www.laleocafe.com/wordpress/?p=1461#comment-12 Thank you Wayne :-) I apologize in not responding sooner. I certainly agree with your insight. I believe that there is a strong connection between our forgiviness and the forgiviness that has been given us by God. God bless you brother! Thank you Wayne :-) I apologize in not responding sooner. I certainly agree with your insight. I believe that there is a strong connection between our forgiviness and the forgiviness that has been given us by God. God bless you brother!

]]> By: Wayne http://www.laleocafe.com/wordpress/2009/11/18/bible-difficulties-luke-173-4-rebuke-forgiveness/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Wayne Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:46:06 +0000 http://www.laleocafe.com/wordpress/?p=1461#comment-11 Jan. .. this is brief. . .you asked, "QUESTION: Is forgiving somone primarily for you or for them?" My quick thought. ."forgiveness" is relational, as you are pointing out. Being able to forgive can even have positive health effects on the person who is offering or asking for forgiveness. Another part of forgiveness has to do with "relationship" with God. Notice that whenever Jesus taught about prayer, he always spoke on forgiveness. . . .and he insinuated that there is a connection of sorts between us forgiving others, and God forgiving us. . . Forgiveness involves more than 2 parties. . .where there is "forgiveness", God is present. . . . Jan. .. this is brief. . .you asked, “QUESTION: Is forgiving somone primarily for you or for them?”

My quick thought. .”forgiveness” is relational, as you are pointing out. Being able to forgive can even have positive health effects on the person who is offering or asking for forgiveness.

Another part of forgiveness has to do with “relationship” with God. Notice that whenever Jesus taught about prayer, he always spoke on forgiveness. . . .and he insinuated that there is a connection of sorts between us forgiving others, and God forgiving us. . .

Forgiveness involves more than 2 parties. . .where there is “forgiveness”, God is present. . . .

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