would a higher power forgive me?
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As long as we sincerely repent to HIM for our sins, and never do them again, we will be forgiven. We must also correct, if possible, what was done wrong, "pay a debt, return an item, tell the truth, etc." Jesus died on the cross for us. He took every sin we could do, upon his shoulders and paid the price. The least we could do is acknowledge our wrong doing and never repeat it.
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you mean accept Jesus Christ as their savior and TRULY repent from their perverted ways, yes?\n\nThen I WOULD forgive them.\nI'm not saying right away.. but I'll try as hard as I can to let go. \n\nJesus said, "If you cannot forgive people that have wronged you, then how you expect God to forgive your sin?"\n\nYou see, if we view everything from our own eyes, it is very hard to do the will of Christ.\nWe feel that we are better than the murderer or rapist.\nbut, the fact is we are not.\nSin is equal in the eye of God...\n\nWhen we lie, cheat, steal, commit an adultery, we are all accounted as sinner in front of God.\n\nIf you expect to be forgiven by God of ALL your sin, then you should be able to forgive those so called murderer and rapist.\n\nSaying that you won't forgive them is basically repeating the role of Pharisee in the bible.\n\nThe so called "holy" men refused to pardon a tax collector, a whore, and so on.\n\nDo you know God gave christ to us so that we can follow His ways? Do you realize that Christ forgave a criminal on the day of His death?\n\nIn human ways, I, too cannot forgive murderers and Rapists.\nBut, I have the Holy spirit in me that enable me to do so.\n\n\nPlease be warned though "Forgiveness" is thru grace (as we received forgiveness from the Lord thru His mercy).\n\n"Trust," however, is something that we need to earn.\nSo, after I forgive those, they need to earn my trust be4 I will allow them to be near me and my family.
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I would ony forsake my will for God
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No human can forgive sins. \n\nGod allows humans to forgive each other on acts that harm the rest of the living...however...some crimes, I reckon would not be forgiven by God, even if I have forgiven someone for doing them.\n\nWhy? Because I dont know what lies in peoples hearts. Only He does. So HE in His infinite wisdom, might chose to forgive or not to forgive depending on the persons sincerity.\n\nThis is why, when faced with a man who hurts you in some way, you must pray, may God forgive him, if you want his own good.
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The Pope is just a man like yourself, but elected to run an organisation. If you had done what he did, you could have been Pope.\nUnfortunately his position is head of a false religon, corrupted by man through the centuries. He will have the same opportunity for forgiveness when he is resurected, as you will.\nHowever, you could improve your position some by reading the bible and following Jesus more closely as one of his lambs..
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The simple answer? No.  Once you have been forgiven for something, the slate has been wiped clean and it will not be held against you any longer.
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sure if god forgave us then who r we to not forgive
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It's absolutely necessary to forgive yourself.  If you don't, you'll carry the guilt around.  So, yes, you can do it.\n\nIf you're having a hard time being able to do that, I would seek out a good pastoral or therapist referral.  Forgiveness is critically important in all aspects of life.
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How someone can hurt and disappoint you o child of the divinity ?\n\nLet Him work through you and you witness all the karma as HIS...problem is solved
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Forgive me lord for i have sinned...ALOT
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eww.......I am certain God can forgive you for that, but he will probably want your eys checked too.
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It could be done, if a person truly regrets has he/she gets older the kind of lifestyle and attitude they had when they were younger. I don't truly believe in or trust any organized religion, but somehow I have to give a small measure of respect to them for giving tortured souls a chance to redeem themselves. Maybe these unfortunates didn't have proper guidance or the ability to find inner strength and self-respect on their own.
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I'd smile and say hello. Not because I agree with the horrible things he did, but because he was human. If he truly repented and was saved, and he truly went to heaven, that is a wonderful thing. It's wonderful if anyone does. And if God is able to forgive him, imagine how loving God must be!
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How can you, or any of us, receive forgiveness? A key is that Jehovah God is inclined to forgive. That is characteristic of his personality. (Exodus 34:6, 7; Psalm 86:5) Understandably, God expects us to turn to him in prayer and ask his pardon, ask that he forgive us. (2 Chronicles 6:21; Psalm 103:3, 10, 14) And he has arranged a legal basis for extending such forgiveness Jesus’ ransom sacrifice.\n\nWhen we sin, we too may carry the crushing burden of a painful conscience as a result. This feeling of remorse is normal, even healthy. It can move us to take positive steps to correct our mistakes. Some Christians, though, have become overwhelmed by guilt. Their self-condemning heart might insist that God will not fully forgive them, no matter how repentant they are. “It is a terrible feeling when you think that Jehovah may not love you anymore,” \n\nBut that is not at all how Jehovah views matters! His Word assures us that when we manifest genuine heartfelt repentance, Jehovah is willing, yes ready, to forgive. \n\nWhy Is Jehovah “Ready to Forgive”?\n\nWhy is Jehovah disposed to show mercy?  The verse answers: “For he himself well knows the formation of us, remembering that we are dust.” (Psalm 103:12-14) Yes, Jehovah does not forget that we are creatures of dust, having frailties, or weaknesses, as a result of imperfection. The expression that he knows “the formation of us” reminds us that the Bible likens Jehovah to a potter and us to the vessels he forms. (Jeremiah 18:2-6) A potter handles his clay vessels firmly yet delicately, ever mindful of their nature. So, too, Jehovah, the Great Potter, tempers his dealings with us according to the frailty of our sinful nature.\n\nGod has a required way for seeking and receiving his forgiveness. A person must acknowledge his sin, recognize that it is an offense against God, confess it unqualifiedly, have a deep heartfelt sorrow for the wrong done, and have a determination to turn from such a course or practice.  He must do what he can to right the wrong or damage done.  Then he must pray to God, asking for forgiveness on the basis of Christ’s ransom sacrifice.
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god  forgive all wouldnt u going to forgive ?
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I don't believe there is a hell.  Why would a supreme being have petty emmotions like venegence?  What use would there be?  He wants us to learn from mistakes, and he forgives...so why a hell?  It's a bit harsh.
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You're forgiven!\nJust don't let it happen again! ;0)