The glory of Christianity is to conquer by forgiveness.
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Forgiveness says you are given another chance to make a new beginning.
Inner peace can be reached only when we practice forgiveness. Forgiveness is letting go of the past, and is therefore the means for correcting our misperceptions.
God pardons like a mother, who kisses the offense into everlasting forgiveness.
Forgiveness is not a feeling - it's a decision we make because we want to do what's right before God. It's a quality decision that won't be easy and it may take time to get through the process, depen…
The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.
Anger ventilated often hurries towards forgiveness anger concealed often hardens into revenge.
When I am able to resist the temptation to judge others, I can see them as teachers of forgiveness in my life, reminding me that I can only have peace of mind when I forgive rather than judge.
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Acceptance and tolerance and forgiveness, those are life-altering lessons.
Forgiveness is God's command.
Reversing your treatment of the man you have wronged is better than asking his forgiveness.
Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit.
If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named Goodness and Forgiveness.
Forgiveness is not always easy. At times, it feels more painful than the wound we suffered, to forgive the one that inflicted it. And yet, there is no peace without forgiveness.
Holding on to anger, resentment and hurt only gives you tense muscles, a headache and a sore jaw from clenching your teeth. Forgiveness gives you back the laughter and the lightness in your life.
All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.
I shall be an autocrat, that's my trade and the good Lord will forgive me, that's his.
It's far easier to forgive an enemy after you've got even with him.
To understand is to forgive, even oneself.
Forgiveness is the giving, and so the receiving, of life.
It is very east to forgive others their mistakes it takes more grit and gumption to forgive them for having witnessed your own.
I do not bring forgiveness with me, nor forgetfulness. The only ones who can forgive are dead the living have no right to forget.
It is often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.
Life is an adventure in forgiveness.
The ability to forgive is one of man's greatest achievements.