Forgiveness & Love, or Love & Forgiveness ? Yes, both
Jesus answered, ' I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. ' " “You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.” “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” Watch this video.. FORGIVE THY ENEMY ? Daily Meditation: Acts 7:51–8:1 Lord, do not hold this sin against them. (Acts 7:60) How could Stephen possibly forgive the people who were stoning him to death? Perhaps the answer is that this disposition of mercy did not come out of nowhere. Scripture describes Stephen as someone “filled with the Spirit and wisdom” who was working “great wonders and signs” (Acts 6:3, 8). Clearly, the Holy Spirit had transformed his life—to the point that Stephen had become like his master, Jesus, who had also asked his Father to forgive his killers. Can you imagine the reaction of the men stoning Stephen when they heard th...