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Forgive me MY sins
Sep 10, 2008 | 8:44 AM
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Have you ever heard that?  Or have you heard someone say "I can't believe that a loving God would send someone to a Hell".

How hard is it to believe that a loving God would send unrepentant criminals to hell?

If we have jails for people who lie, steal, cheat, kill and other things, then why is it so hard to believe that God created a hell?

I've blogged that no-one is beyond Redemption.  I have also stated that there are those who are beyond restoration.  Not in the eyes of God, but in the eyes of man.

I believe that you MUST forgive EVERYONE for EVERYTHING, no matter what.  That does not mean that you let your brains fall out and let that convicted child molestor around children.

Mark Lundsford MUST forgive John Couey.  It is not an option, it is a requirement, not of man's law, but of God's.  If he refuses to forgive, then he is beyond redemption and restoration.  That is the bottom line.  However, Mark does not have to FORGET.  That would be stupid.  Will Mark forgive?  I hope so.  Will he forget?  I hope not.

In the same manner, we MUST forgive one another for anything and everything.  It does not matter what the crime is.  It does not matter what your feelings are.  If you hold resentment and unforgiveness inside, you are holding yourself prisoner.

Now it's time to hear from those who would misconstrue what I have just posted.  Good luck!

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DaytonaFrank read my blog view my photos
Sep 10, 2008 | 6:49 PM

Ok sippy. I forgive you for posting this stupid blog.

Kidding! I agree you must forgive as God commands. If you cannot, how can you expect God to forgive YOUR sins?

Sometimes it is hard, and in the example you gave of Mark Lundsford, I would say damn near impossible. I don't think I could if I was him. Maybe after Couey got the needles I could.

But I also agree if one can forgive, it does not mean they should forget. The saying forgive and forget is nonsense. Forgive yes. Forget never.
2wheeler read my blog
Sep 10, 2008 | 8:36 PM

I agree that if one forgives, they are not required to forget. Your post reminded me of 2 sayings:

1. Forgiveness is a funny thing: It warms the heart and cools the sting.
2. Shame me once, shame on you. Shame me twice, shame on me.

Easier said than done sometimes. As Frank said in the case with Mark Lundsford, it also would be damn near impossible for me to forgive Couey! Even after he got the needles, I don't know if I could!
didaskalos read my blog
Sep 10, 2008 | 10:06 PM

Yep, forgiving does not mean forgetting. Gomer Pyle said it well ... "fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me."

I'm sorry if you felt that I misconstrued your last blog about redemption (I was the only reply). Your point about child molesters is well taken ... I too, thought of that and that was the type of thing I was alluding to when I said they "should not be restored to position." Yes we need to protect the vulnerable.

Also, redemption and restoration on one level does not remove the necessity of consequences on another (judicary) level. Do the crime ... serve the time.
sipedo read my blog view my photos
Sep 11, 2008 | 12:26 AM

dida, I never thought you misconstrued anything. Remember, sometimes I write things for shock value.

Frank and 2wheeler, I'm not sure where I stand on the issue of forgiveness in such an extreme case. Does my failure to forgive another mean that God will lock the doors of heaven on me? Or Mark Lundsford?

I believe that a lack of forgiveness is a sign that a person is not really "saved". After all, God is good enough to forgive anybody of anything. Why would God expect any less of us?
Gorilla read my blog
Sep 11, 2008 | 11:26 PM

So...
was Jesus a punk?

I doubt his respect for tolerance was looked upon highly. Most likely disrespected by the majority.

Where's the line...
Goofy1966 read my blog
Sep 13, 2008 | 10:21 AM

I agree, you can forgive, but that does not mean you have to have a relationship with that person. There are members of my own family that have done things that I've forgiven, but I no longer speak to them. Yes, you have to forgive, but you also have to protect your own sanity. Forgiving and forgetting are two completely different things.
northton read my blog view my photos
Sep 13, 2008 | 8:40 PM

Then you do not believe in the power of love, Goofy.... So sad.


Not a punk, G, Jesus was a maverick! Just like John McCain! God bless John McCain!
2wheeler read my blog
Sep 14, 2008 | 12:34 AM

northton: who are you to say Goofy does not believe in the power of love? Just sayin...
Comparing Jesus to McCain? What kool-aid have YOU been drinking?
northton read my blog view my photos
Sep 15, 2008 | 6:54 PM

It's the second coming!
northton read my blog view my photos
Sep 15, 2008 | 6:59 PM

Jesus really did believe in the power of love. He forgave all, not just some. Can you do that? If you cannot then you offend Jesus's legacy by calling yourself "Christian".


This is the problem with people. They all want to do good. Most of then can't, but they still want the badge!

I know of you didn't like delicious and tasty Krispy Kreme Dognuts I would not let you into my heaven, let alone want you to call yourselves Northons. How dare you! Go to hell! LOL
northton read my blog view my photos
Sep 15, 2008 | 7:01 PM

You cannot kill in Christ's name but you can forgive.
Gorilla read my blog
Sep 16, 2008 | 10:21 PM

Punk as in soft...
I don't think he would last in today's society of hard knocks. What happens when Jesus gets tried? Apparently he takes a whoopin, the disciple crew were non-violent. Does that mean he's p u s sy? Enlightenment outgrows arrogant dominance, so where's the line? Evil flourishes in an environment of tolerance. Doubt he ever threw a punch...
Thats the beauty of Christianity, he died believing in the good of the world.
The world has yet to repay him.

Iraq is nothing but a holy war, the crusades of the day. Our republican conservatives feel they have the will of GOD to convert the infidels (terrorists). We are waging the holy war, not fighting it...
didaskalos read my blog
Sep 17, 2008 | 6:24 PM

When he got tired ... He slept. And when He was awakened, while on a boat in the middle of a storm, by His disciples, He immediately calmed the storm. That ain't no simple man trick. He then went on to heal a demoniac when the boat reached land.

Is it really disrespectful to NOT pander to false piety? He let truth reign.

So He is not "soft" by any account; gentle YES as in strength under control, but not soft.
sensiblejoe read my blog
Sep 17, 2008 | 10:18 PM

Equating John McCain and Jesus as "mavericks" is blasphemous. Read the Gospels in the New Testament, and you'll find that Jesus' idea of being a "maverick" is far removed from John McCain's or any other politician or political party. Jesus' idea of being of "maverick" runs completely counter to worldly ambition and concepts of power and authority. His is a radical ethic that turns our logic and instinct upside down.
Gorilla read my blog
Sep 17, 2008 | 11:16 PM

1. tried-

When some one steps to you and tries to get a reaction and you did nothing.

WWJD?
Gorilla read my blog
Sep 17, 2008 | 11:42 PM

I understand joe, entertain the brutes...
BUT
When the line of safety is crossed, we must become protector.
The silent majority has drawn the lines,
do you follow? People step up when they feel threatened, Natural instinct. Fight or flight?
Or put faith in the majority thinking/labeling as being soft, and forgive their ignorant decision?
Live for today or live for the future?
Its always been about today for me, Ive always lived with an obligation to the public, but will never sacrifice my personal ethics.
BLEEP the haters...I just don't like the mold society is shaping for itself.
Its a teenage wasteland of arrogant dominance...will we ever grow up?
northton read my blog view my photos
Sep 18, 2008 | 6:22 PM

Equating John McCain with a maverick is blasphemous!
TennesseeLady
Sep 19, 2008 | 12:02 PM

In regards to the person that made the statement about the 2nd comming. Some folks gets the 2nd coming mixed up with the rapture.The 2nd coming is when Jesus will come back here (on earth) to set up his kingdom here on earth after the rapture has happened. The rapture, God will meet his church ( Saved Folks) In the air when he comes to rapture us out of here.
northton read my blog view my photos
Sep 20, 2008 | 9:03 AM

uh huh.... then Hercules will battle Satan for the WWF (World Worship Federation) title!

"OOOHHHH!!! Hercules has Satan in a double hornlock! Satan is loose and he's going for the demonic pile driver! OOOHH!! That's GOTTA HURT!! Uh oh! Superman is tagging out Hercules and setting up for the flying mega spine cracker! Who will win? It's anybody's match!"
barfar79 read my blog view my photos
Sep 20, 2008 | 11:26 PM

Great post, Sip. I, too, believe that you MUST forgive EVERYONE for EVERYTHING, no matter what. I've had to do a LOT of forgiving - I could write a book!!!
Plain and simply, God commanded us to Love One Another. However, it's not possible to love unconditionally if one harbors unforgiveness. It's that simple, and I agree that if you hold resentment and unforgiveness inside, you are holding yourself prisoner. No doubt you've heard it said that "You must love the sinner but not the sin".
I think it's our ego that causes us the most problems.
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