Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Forgiving Others

When we pray, what does Christ tell us to do, and why? BR-ASI9 394.1

“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.” Mark 11:25. BR-ASI9 394.2

If we do not forgive others, what will God not do? BR-ASI9 394.3

“But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.” Mark 11:26. (See, for illustration, Christ’s parable recorded in Matthew 18:23-35.) BR-ASI9 394.4

What words of Joseph to his brethren show that he forgave them for selling him into Egypt? BR-ASI9 394.5

“Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life. . . . So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God.” Genesis 45:5-8. BR-ASI9 394.6

What was Christ’s reply to Peter’s question as to the number of times we should forgive one another? BR-ASI9 394.7

“Then came Peter to Him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.” Matthew 18:21, 22. BR-ASI9 394.8

Note.—That is, an unlimited number. We must pardon offenses against us though ever so often done; we must forgive to the end. BR-ASI9 394.9

What spirit did Jesus manifest toward those who nailed Him to the cross? BR-ASI9 394.10

“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34. BR-ASI9 394.11

How did Stephen manifest the same spirit toward those who stoned him? BR-ASI9 394.12

“And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God. . . . And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge.” Acts 7:59, 60. (See 1 Peter 4:8.) BR-ASI9 394.13