1. What promise does Jehovah make to sinners who repent?
Jehovah said: “Though your sins be as scarlet red, they will remain white as snow.”
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
The Bible says that even if your sins are scarlet red or as serious as we think, Jehovah promises that all these sins if we repent from the heart he will forgive us.
Jehovah promises them what is recorded in Isaiah 1:18, that although the sins are very serious, besides being like scarlet red, he would forgive them, to the point that they will remain white as snow.
The promise to forgive us. We can be sure that we can straighten things out with Jehovah because in Isaiah 1:18 he assures us, that “even if our sins turn out to be as red as scarlet, they will be white as snow”.
2. What must we do if we want to be at peace with others?
We have to learn to forgive, since we are all perfect.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
First we have to recognize that we are imperfect and that we will always do or say something that offends others and then we have to be willing to forgive if we want to have peace.
Furthermore, as Colossians 3:13 says, we must put up with one another, and forgive generously, because that is what Jehovah expects of us.
The key is: learn to forgive. As Proverbs 17:9 says, "He who forgives an offense promotes love." So if we want to be at peace with others, we must forgive generously just as Jehovah does.
3. What will we analyze in this article?
In this article we will answer the following questions: What sins should we report to the elders? Why does Jehovah want us to forgive one another? And what can we learn from some brothers who suffered a lot because of other people's sins?
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Article we are going to see and that although we are imperfect we can copy Jehovah's example of being forgiving we are also going to see that there are sins that we must inform the elders and the reason why Jehovah wants us to forgive one another and finally we are also going to see the experience of some brothers who have benefited from forgiving others.
In this article we will analyze how it is that although we are imperfect, we can follow Jehovah's example by forgiving others, also about what sins we should inform the elders, because Jehovah wants us to forgive ourselves, and he also wants us to forgive ourselves, and In addition, we can learn from some brothers who suffered a lot because of the sins of others.
We will discuss how we, though imperfect, can follow Jehovah's example by forgiving others. We will also see, What sins should we report to the elders? Why does Jehovah want us to forgive one another? And what can we learn from some brothers who suffered a lot because of the sins of other people?
WHEN A CHRISTIAN COMMITS A SERIOUS SIN
4. (a) What should a Christian who has committed a serious sin do?
When someone commits a serious sin, it is necessary to inform the elders.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
In the text of First Corinthians 6:9,10 there is a list of sins that he considers serious and if one has committed any of these sins, what he should do is go and report it to the elders.
Well, what you should do is ask Jehovah for forgiveness through prayer, and talk to the elders of the congregation about what you have done.
The first thing you should do is pray to Jehovah, as Psalm 32:5 says, "you should confess your offenses to him, so that he may forgive you," and then follow the biblical guideline found in James 5:14, "call the elders » and inform them of the sin we have committed so that they pray for us and help us recover our spirituality.
b) What responsibility do elders have?
The elders have the responsibility to decide with the help of the Scriptures if the sinner can continue in the congregation or not.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
According to what first Corinthians 5:12 says, the elders have the responsibility to judge but not to judge if God has forgiven him or not, if not if he can continue in the congregation or they have to be expelled.
They have the responsibility to decide with the help of what the Bible says, if the person who has sinned can continue in the congregation or not, and for this they ask questions like these: Did the person plan to commit the sin? hide it? Have you been committing the sin for some time? And more importantly, have you shown that you are truly sorry? Is there evidence that Jehovah has forgiven you?
5. How does the work of the elders benefit the congregation?
The elders pray for the person who repents, asking Jehovah to help him regain spiritual health.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
First Corinthians 5:6,7 says that a little leaven can ferment the whole lump that can happen within the congregation if the sinner is left his bad influence may incite the other sheep to sin that is why sometimes he has to be expelled from the congregation.
It benefits us a lot because if the person who has sinned does not repent, then they are not allowed to continue in the congregation and in this way everyone is protected from their bad influence, and in fact this discipline also helps the sinner to repent and obtain forgiveness from others. Jehovah.
The benefit of elders' work is that the congregation maintains good spiritual health. Therefore, in the case of the sinner who does not repent, he is not allowed to continue in it, and thus the other sheep are protected from his bad influence. Furthermore, this can help the person who has sinned to repent and obtain Jehovah's forgiveness.
6. Explain whether a disfellowshiped person can receive Jehovah's forgiveness.
You can receive Jehovah's forgiveness if you are truly sorry, come to your senses, and repent from the heart, change your way of thinking and acting.
7. What does it mean to forgive someone who has sinned against us?
If he asks us for forgiveness, we can make the decision to forgive him, get rid of rancor and anger. Forgiving a sinner does not mean excusing his sin. For the Christian, forgiveness means confidently leaving the matter in Jehovah's hands.
WHY JEHOVAH WANTS US TO FORGIVE
8. How do we show that we appreciate Jehovah's mercy?
When we forgive, we show that we appreciate Jehovah's mercy.
9. To whom does Jehovah show mercy? (Matthew 6:14, 15).
He shows mercy to the merciful.
10. Why does holding a grudge hurt us? (Ephesians 4:31, 32).
Resentment is like a burden, and Jehovah wants us to take that weight off our shoulders.
11. What does the Bible say about revenge? (Romans 12:19-21).
The Bible says to leave revenge in Jehovah's hands.
12. How do we show that we trust in Jehovah's righteousness?
We show that we trust in Jehovah's justice when we forgive, also when we leave matters in Jehovah's hands.
ILLUSTRATION:
The words “Things of the past shall not be remembered” from Isaiah 65:17 appear next to two sisters who hug each other and have a look of relief on their faces.
We must get rid of anger and rancor, and leave matters in the hands of God. He will repair all the damage that sin has caused. (See paragraph 12).
HOW FORGIVENESS BENEFITS US
13, 14. What does the experience of Tony and José teach you?
It teaches us that when we forgive Jehovah blesses us.
15, 16. What does Peter and Sue's experience teach you?
Peter's experience: “Jehovah teaches us that feeling anger and resentment can harm us physically, emotionally, and mentally. So, from the very beginning, we asked him to help us get rid of anger and resentment to move forward.” Sue's experience has taught us that biblical principles really do take a lot of weight off our shoulders. They liberate us much more than we imagine.
ILLUSTRATION:
Peter holds up the photo of the Kingdom Hall that was destroyed by a bomb. In another photo Peter and Sue are seen happy.
The example of Peter and Sue shows that we can leave behind anger and resentment. (See paragraphs 15 and 16).
17. What does Myra's experience teach you?
It teaches us that we don't have to hold a grudge and forgive.
JEHOVAH IS THE PERFECT JUDGE
18. Since Jehovah is the Supreme Judge, what can we be sure of?
We can be sure that we do not have to worry about deciding how others will be judged. Jehovah will take care of that.
19. What will Jehovah’s perfect justice accomplish?
Jehovah's perfect justice will completely repair all the damage that sin and imperfection have caused.
WHAT DO THESE TEXTS TEACH US ABOUT FORGIVENESS?
Matthew 6:14, 15
If we forgive, Jehovah will forgive us. He shows mercy to the merciful
Ephesians 4:31, 32
Holding a grudge hurts us. Resentment is like a burden, and Jehovah wants us to take that weight off our shoulders.
Romans 12:19-21
We leave revenge in Jehovah's hands. Jehovah has not given us permission to take revenge on those who sin against us.
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