Check out 10 Bible Verses to encourage more Forgiveness as a Christian Married Couple
What better way to get more inspiration about the power forgiveness than to see what God's word says about this important matter. As a Christian married couple, you probably realize more forgiveness is important. However, if you are busy like we are you can often forget how powerful of a concept it is.
This article is simply to fill you with 10 Bible verses that highlight what forgiveness is, why it is important, and where it comes from (hint - it first came from God as he forgave us). I would recommend taking just one of these verses and committing to mediating, praying, and then utilizing it in your Christian marriage.
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But first let's get to those amazing verses around the power of forgiveness.
10 Bible Verses About the Power of Forgiveness
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)
Brian's Quick Commentary: Why should we forgive as a Christian Married couple? Because Christ first forgave us. This is the whole reason for why Christ came down to earth in human flesh - to be a sacrifice for our sins so that God could forgive us.
"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:13 (NIV)
Brian's Quick Commentary: The word "bear" does mean this may not be easy. But once again we are advised to hang in there and forgive our spouse because we were first forgiven.
"For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV)
Brian's Quick Commentary: Are you seeing a trend here? God is telling us to incorporate more forgiveness in our Christian marriages because he first forgave us.
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs." 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (NIV)
Brian's Quick Commentary: This is one of my favorite passages in the Bible. I will often check myself especially in regard to my marriage, by replacing the word "love" in this passage with my own name. It helps me grade myself on how well am I doing. I would encourage you to do the same.
"Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, 'Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?' Jesus answered, 'I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.'" Matthew 18:21-22 (NIV)
Brian's Quick Commentary: Yikes that is a lot of forgiveness. Remember forgiveness is not necessarily reconciliation especially if emotional, physical, spiritual, or sexual safety is an issue. But he calls us to forgive over and over again (not the same as reconciliation).
"Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends." Proverbs 17:9 (NIV)
Brian's Quick Commentary: This one is a good one to have right after the passage in Matthew above. It puts some of the burden on the one who may be committing the same offense. Separation will most likely occur even for Christian married couples like you if you keep doing the same thing over and over again.
"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven." Luke 6:37 (NIV)
Brian's Quick Commentary: I'm not good at this one. I think I judge everyone and everthing :( I am so trying to get better. How about you? Even in my marriage I find myself judging. I think though I finally got to the root of why this happens. It happens because deep down I think everyone should think, feel, and act like I do in every situation. When they don't here comes the judgment.
"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." James 5:16 (NIV)
Brian's Quick Commentary: It is hard to be vulnerable even as a Christian married couple because often when we admit a sin, it can directly impact our spouse. Sometimes it is a direct impact and sometimes it may change how we are viewed. But it is still an important concept to remember.
"Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord." Romans 12:19 (NIV)
Brian's Quick Commentary: Yeah this one can happen even for Christian married couples. We know we are supposed to "turn the other cheek" but it isn't easy. God says you just forgive and love and leave any punishment or consequence to Him.
"And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins." Mark 11:25 (NIV)
Brian's Quick Commentary: And we circle back around to forgiving our spouse because God forgave us. A great place to end.
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