Insight For Today by Chuck Swindoll 6th January 2023 Friday Message. As you study today’s devotional, remember this; “Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT)
TOPIC: A Reason to Forgive
SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 4:31–32 (NLT)
31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Insight For Today by Chuck Swindoll 6th January 2023 MESSAGE
When wrong has been done against another person, there are only two possibilities of blame. But whether we are responsible for the offense or we are the recipients of it, the first move is always ours.
The true servant doesn’t keep score. The general principle is set forth in Ephesians 4:31–32, which says:
Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
That’s a beautiful summation of the whole subject of forgiveness. It describes how to live with a clear conscience and thus be free to serve.
And observe the reminder—you forgive others “as God in Christ also has forgiven you.”
Insight for Today taken from Improving Your Serve by Charles R. Swindoll. Copyright © 1981 by Charles R. Swindoll, Inc. Used by permission of Thomas Nelson. www.thomasnelson.com