Forgiveness is a remarkable and mis-understood thing. Forgiveness always COSTS the forgiver. But, to be received, forgiveness requires that the one who is being forgiven must acknowledge their own wrong, and desire to turn from it.
The forgiveness from God cost Him the death of His Son. For us to truly receive it, we must acknowledge our guilt, and desire to be different. If we truly long for that 'change', it will not come about by our own reason or strength--it will require our surrender to God.
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