2 Cor 1:11 ..."in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes".
Paul urged the church to forgive the guy who was under church discipline.
6 "The punishment inflicted on him by the majority is sufficient. 7 Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. 8 I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your love for him".
We may talk/sing/dance about spiritual warfare, get all hot and bothered about the needs in the world when forgiving a brother is a better measurement of being battle-ready.
Ephesians 4:15
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“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every
respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.”
21 hours ago
You are right. It is a lot more difficult to forgive up close and personal than it is to read about it in scripture.
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