When It's Hard to Love Your NeighborSample

Neighbors Who Have Made Mistakes

We all make mistakes, and God forgives us. But what about those people in our lives who have made terrible, unthinkable mistakes? This is when God calls us to show the same compassion that he shows each of us.

While it might be easy to forgive someone for a sin we can relate to, there are offenses we as a society deem unforgivable. While we should strive for justice, we can’t give up on hope for their redemption and care for their humanity. The difficult truth is that even those who have caused indescribable hurt and pain are still human beings beloved by God.

God’s love and forgiveness don't always make sense by our standards. Think about how you can show the same grace and forgiveness to your neighbors who have made past mistakes. Practice radical kindness and understanding, remembering that God’s love and forgiveness cover all our faults.

We were all imprisoned because of our sins. Jesus forgave us and set us free. There is no one on earth beyond his redemption. It is our job to show everyone that love can break every chain.