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De zonde van vergeving (1)

Jongsma Gerben·2022-11-01
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This article by Jongsma Gerben examines the paradoxical concept that the act of forgiveness can become sinful when exercised improperly, particularly when automatic forgiveness is offered in response to grave sins without genuine repentance and proper spiritual discernment. The author argues that Christians must be aware of how the enemy can corrupt even blessed spiritual practices, using a contemporary example of students automatically forgiving a school shooter to illustrate how misapplied forgiveness can undermine genuine Christian discipline and growth.

Het is wellicht moeilijk te geloven dat het in bepaalde omstandigheden zondig kan zijn om te zeggen: "Ik vergeef je." Maar dat hoeft geen verbazing te wekken. Een van de meest zegenrijke handelingen onder Gods volk - de verklaring van de ene zondaar aan de andere: "Ik vergeef je" - kan worden misbruikt om een doel te dienen dat haaks staat op het doel waarvoor de Heere het heeft bedoeld. Christenen moeten zich niet alleen bewust zijn van deze mogelijkheid, maar er ook rekening mee houden....

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Author
Jongsma Gerben
Date

2022-11-01

Source
Standard Bearer
Scripture References
Psalms 32
Topics
Christian LivingChurch DisciplineSanctification
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