your Father will not forgive your wrongdoing” (Matt. 6:15). Notice that Jesus uses the word “forgive” twice in the same sentence, underscoring its importance. Does this mean God’s forgiveness is somehow based on a human work I must perform, rather than on the free gift of His grace? Certainly not. God grants His gracious favor on the basis of no human work, but upon His marvelous grace. It does mean that if I cannot forgive, I will never be in an attitude to humble myself before the Lord Jesus and
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