Forgiven

…then he adds, “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.” (Hebrews 10:17 ESV)

Forgiven

I did quite a few things over the years that hurt and offended another person.  I have given them plenty of reasons to hold a grudge against me.  And they hold that grudge.

I have had other people do quite a few over the years that hurt and offended me.  I have had plenty of reasons to hold a grudge against them.  And I have held those grudges.

And those grudges are harmful to peace, community, hope, and even love. 

And those grudges are not necessary.  Because Jesus has shown us how to forgive.  He forgives His people completely, unconditionally, embarrassingly, expensively, personally, and absolutely.

He, being God, has perfect memory.  Yet He even chooses to forget.  He even chooses to forget my offenses.  He even chooses to forget every sin I have done, am doing, and will do.

What part of “remember their sins no more” do I not understand?

We are peculiar, we are forgiven.