Be Willing to Forgive

Note from today’s Bible reading: Luke 17-18

In teaching His disciples about forgiveness, Jesus said, “Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him” (Luke 17:3). The first step (rebuke) is needed in order to persuade one to repent. The second step (forgiveness) is necessary in order to restore the relationship and encourage the one who sinned not to turn back …