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by S. D. Gordon

Week 50, Sunday

Wise Forgiveness

Sunday. Gen. 45: 1-15.

Wise forgiveness is difftcult and rare. It needs an exquisite blend of graciousness and firmness. Joseph had a ticklish job on his hands. His brothers didn’t want forgiveness. They weren’t penitent. It wasn’t simply that he should have a forgiving spirit toward them, but that he should so handle them as to lead to that brokenness of heart in them that would long for forgiveness and be grateful for it, and become utterly changed in conduct.

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