Lutheran Life 3
fgeness?
as we seek to live in harmony with the whole Body of
Christ, sharing peace and fellowship with one another
through the Spirit. This is the heartbeat of our forgiven
life in Jesus.
And yet those three little words—"I forgive you"—can
be so hard to say in the face of real, deep-seated
conflict. Even when we desire reconciliation with our
brother or sister in Christ, letting go of the payment he
or she owes us can be a painful, visceral experience.
So throughout this issue, we'll take a closer look at
forgiveness—what has been accomplished for us, what
God commands of us before others, and how to put for-
giveness into practice. A new life of true freedom and
real peace awaits! w
