Quotes about Forgiveness
Through a tree we were made debtors to God; so through a tree we have our debt canceled.
- Irenaeus of Lyons
Regret not that which is past; and trust not to thine own righteousness.
- St. Anthony of Padua
I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone for salvation, and an assurance was given me that he had taken away my sins, even mine, and saved me from the law of sin and death.
- John Wesley
Life is so short. Grudges are a waste of time. Laugh when you can, apologise when you should, and trust God with what you cannot change.
- Nicky Gumbel
We must trust in the mighty power of God's mercy. We are all sinners, but His grace transforms us and makes us new.
- Pope Benedict XVI
The moment someone chooses to trust in Jesus Christ, his sins are wiped away, and he is adopted into God's family. That individual is set apart as a child of God, with a sacred purpose.
- Charles Stanley
You have suffered grievously and I am truly sorry. I know that nothing can undo the wrong you have endured. Your trust has been betrayed and your dignity has been violated.
- Pope Benedict XVI
Many people are reluctant to show mercy because they don't understand the difference between trust and forgiveness. Forgiveness is letting go of the past. Trust has to do with future behavior.
- Rick Warren
All I know is that I'm a sinner and that God has forgiven me of my sins. Because I put my faith and trust in Jesus Christ.
- Franklin Graham
Unconditional love will have the final word in reality.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Grace never ignores the awful truth of our depravity; in fact it emphasizes it. The worse we realize we are the greater we realize God's grace.
- Randy Alcorn
Hatred can be overcome only by love.
- Mahatma Gandhi