Tag: why forgive?

J.C. Ryle: Men who care not for doctrines, can understand a forgiving temper.

February 19, 2011

J.C. Ryle comments on Matthew 18:33-35 33 And should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’ 34 And in anger his master delivered him to the jailers, until he should pay all his debt. 35 So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother … More J.C. Ryle: Men who care not for doctrines, can understand a forgiving temper.

The Extent of Joseph’s Forgiveness (Coty Pinckney)

January 21, 2009

In a sermon, “Why Forgive?”, Coty Pinckney speaks of the extent of Joseph’s forgiveness: Genesis 45:4a So Joseph said to his brothers, “Come near to me, please.” And they came near. Oh, the call to come near! When Joseph could say instead, “Be gone from me! To the executioner!” But he says, “Come to me!” … More The Extent of Joseph’s Forgiveness (Coty Pinckney)