What did Jesus teach about forgiveness?
Jesus connects receiving mercy with becoming merciful people while still treating truth and repair seriously.
In short
Jesus places forgiveness near the center of life in the Kingdom. He teaches His disciples to ask for forgiveness, extend it repeatedly, and pursue honest repair rather than revenge.
What Jesus said
Matthew 6:9–15; Matthew 18:15–35; Luke 6:27–37; Luke 17:3–4
Practice it
Name the actual offense before trying to force a feeling of forgiveness. Ask what releasing revenge and pursuing truthful repair would mean in this situation.