What Does the Bible Say About Forgiveness?

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Though we want to be forgiven for the things we've done, it can be difficult to offer that same forgiveness to others. Even more so, the Bible says that we are called to forgive others. And not arbitrarily! Modern medicine informs us of the importance that forgiveness plays in our physical, mental, and emotional health. And though it's hard, we learn in the Bible that Jesus' death and resurrection, not only offers us the forgiveness of our sins, but that having a relationship with Jesus enables us to forgive others.