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" There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness. "

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" Forgiveness is not a feeling - it's a decision we make because we want to do what's right before God. It's a quality decision that won't be easy and it may take time to get through the process, depending on the severity of the offense. "

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" You can't legislate into existence an act of forgiveness and a true confession; those are mysteries of the human heart, and they occur between one individual and another individual, not a panel of judges sitting asking questions, trying to test your truth. "

" I learned a long time ago that some people would rather die than forgive. It's a strange truth, but forgiveness is a painful and difficult process. It's not something that happens overnight. It's an evolution of the heart. "

" A winner rebukes and forgives; a loser is too timid to rebuke and too petty to forgive. "

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" All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives. "

" The only thing I've settled in my mind is that I want to forgive, and forgiveness comes with forgetting. "

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" One can't relive one's life. Forgiveness is not what's difficult; one's always too ready to forgive. And it does no good, that's obvious. "

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" I desired to become a Christian, and prayed earnestly for the forgiveness of my sins. I felt a peace of mind resulting, and loved every one, feeling desirous that all should have their sins forgiven, and love Jesus as I did. "

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" We all know in our hearts that forgiveness is the right thing; it's just a matter of being inspired to reach that place. "

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" Knowing that you are completely forgiven destroys the power of sin in your life. "

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