Forgiveness ‘The Essence Of Faith’
Forgiveness is the very essence of our faith, says the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma.
The message was relayed by Church President Reverend Epineri Vakadewavosa during the Good Friday service at Suva’s Centenary Church yesterday.
He reminded the congregation that if God could forgive mankind, why was it so difficult for people to forgive each other.
“Forgiving others releases us from anger and allows us to receive the healing we need,” Reverend Vakadewavosa said.
He said the reason God gave mankind specific direction was because he did not want anything to stand between us and Him.
“God’s love for us is beyond our comprehension and a spirit of unforgiveness complicates and compromises our daily walk with God,” Reverend Vakadewavosa said.
He said the true meaning of the cross is forgiveness.
“This Easter, I want you to receive God as your saviour and to lead your life and your family,” he said.
“Forgiveness and reconciliation is the art of preaching the gospel. There’s no gospel if there’s no forgiveness and reconciliation.”
He said if people could not forgive then they needed to strengthen their relationship with the Lord.
Edited by Epineri Vula
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