"The LosAngeles Times recently reported that the Templeton Foundation gave a $10 Million grant to a team of psychologists, sociologists, and neuroscientists, earmarked for 'forgiveness research.' The researchers determined that the problem with forgiveness is that most people are willing to forgive but don't know how.
"They concluded that the ingredients required for forgiving someone included facing up to the fact that you've been hurt, giving up the grudge, and choosing to show mercy. They spent $10 Million to confirm the Bible's teachings are true. God commanded, 'Do not take revenge . . . Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.' (Romans 12:19, 21)"
Bob Russell with Rusty Russell
Jesus: Lord of Your Personality
Howard Publishing 2002
P. 87
It's Sunday, the Christians' Sabbath . . . a day of rest. Can't think of a better way to "rest" than to put down those heavy grudges and hurts we've been carrying around.
Yes?
Ever Challenged--EverGrowing,
Lonnie
P.S.
"Forgiveness can be instantaneous. Trust takes time to earn."
Bob Russell with Rusty Russell
p. 85
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