What is forgiveness?
“Forgiveness is an act that joins moral truth, forbearance, compassion, and commitment to repair torn human relationships by releasing anger, fear, and the desire for revenge. "
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Forgiveness in a marriage
The whole goal for forgiveness is to restore a relationship to good will and trust with that person who has hurt you. When there is forgiveness there is no longer the motivated desire to protect ourselves. There is a motivation to heal that relationship. Forgiveness gives the desire to think good thoughts about our spouse, have a positive rather than negative remembrance of the spouse.
Ruth
Ruth was from Moab, east of the Jordan; Naomi was from Bethlehem, south of Jerusalem. Ruth remained compassionate, loyal, brave, faithful, and a virtuous woman, trusting, and was blessed by the LORD God.
Widow of Nain
The Widow of Nain tells the miracle of Jesus raising the widow’s son. We see the compassion Jesus has for the widow. Jesus has love and compassion for us as well. We see Jesus has the authority over death. We learn to glorify the LORD for all He does for us.
Healing a Demoniac Boy
The healing of the demoniac boy happened after the Transfiguration of Jesus. This is where Jesus went up on a mountain and appeared with Moses and Elijah. The disciples, Peter, James and John had witnessed the Transfiguration of Jesus. The disciples who stayed at the base of the mountain had encountered a problem casting out a demon. Jesus rebuked the demon and it came out of him, and the boy was cured instantly. When His disciples asked Him why they…
Jesus Feeds the Multitude
This is a story of Jesus feeding the multitude of five thousand people with only two small fish and five loaves of bread. Children can learn trust and faith that their needs can be met also by Jesus.
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
The Parable of the Good Samaritan is a wonderful example for all of us to follow. Jesus gives us an example of true kindness and caring for a fellow human being. The instruction from Jesus is “Go and do likewise"
What is the Role of a Virtuous Woman?
Proverbs 12:4 tells us A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband. have to be taught, encourage and developed into a virtuous woman.