Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I?
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Overview
Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller outlines the reasons why forgiveness has to be a central part of everyone’s lives.
“To err is human, to forgive divine,” has long been aspirational. But our complicated modern world has questioned the benefits of forgiveness. Timothy Keller passionately defends the central role forgiveness has to play in our lives, and shows readers how and why forgiveness is the only way forward in an imperfect world.
Forgiving anyone in a meaningful way is one of the hardest things a person can do. If you do not forgive, resentment and vengeance consume you. It is impossible to move past transgression without forgiveness, but few people have the resources and the tools to forgive others fully and move on with their lives. Forgiveness is an essential skill, a moral imperative, and a religious belief that cuts right to the core of what it means to be human. In Forgive, Timothy Keller shows readers why it is so important and how to do it, explaining in detail the steps you need to take in order to move on without sacrificing either justice or your humanity.
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- Defends the central role forgiveness has to play in our lives.
- Shows readers how and why forgiveness is the only way forward in an imperfect world.
- Explains the steps you need to take in order to move on without sacrificing justice or your humanity.
- About the Author
- 1. A Story of Forgiveness
- 2. The Fading of Forgiveness
- 3. The History of Forgiveness
- 4. The Book of Forgiveness
- 5. The God of Love and Fury
- 6. Justice and Love Honor and Abuse
- 7. The Basics of Forgiveness
- 8. Our Need for Forgiveness
- 9. Receiving Gods Forgiveness
- 10. Granting Our Forgiveness
- 11. Extending Forgiveness
- Epilogue
People in all walks of life can find value in this book about spiritual forgiveness. Keller is a well-known pastor and author, and his insights into the true meaning of living in forgiveness will spark discussions and motivate action.
—Forbes
Pastor Keller delivers a thorough and eloquent apologetic for forgiveness... All will appreciate Keller’s lucid prose and gift for succinctly summarizing biblical wisdom. The result is a thought-provoking take on how to forgive.
—Publishers Weekly
The author presents a solid defense of Christian forgiveness theology within a modern, relevant context, quoting sources as varied as Augustine, Adele, Kafka, and Clint Eastwood....Refreshing, accessible work on the basics of forgiveness from a Christian perspective.
—Kirkus Reviews