I came across this prayer recently: “Lord help me forgive those who sin differently than I.”
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I could ponder that all day!
It’s easy to forgive people who suffer the same sins and temptations as I do. I mean, those sins are real, and difficult. I know what that’s like – I can empathise! How can anyone overcome?
It’s a lot harder to forgive sins for which I find no temptation. Why would anyone do that? You must be really sick to do that! What’s wrong with these people?
Not RSVPing for a party – what’s wrong with such people? They should be thrown in jail! Don’t get me started on apostrophes!
Jesus said to pray like this – “Forgive me my sins, as I forgive those who sin against me”.
Ouch. Lord, help me forgive those who sin differently than I.
Paul Clark’s musings can be heard on radio across Australia and at atthetop.org.au.
