Imitate Christ

Genuine forgiveness is hard. It involves sacrifice on the part of those who have been wronged. But St. Paul instructed us, "Imitate God in everything you do" (Ephesians 5:1), and our Lord "poured out [His blood] as a sacrifice to forgive the sins of many" (Matthew 26:28). If we are going to be like Jesus Christ, we must be willing to sacrifice and forgive – many, many times, if necessary. When we walk in His footsteps, others can learn that the Lord is "so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love" (Psalm 86:5).