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  FORGET AND FORGIVE
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and waiting
on the Lord, rather than seeking vengeance, to find true deliverance and
peace.

Topics: "Patience", "Forgiveness"
Scripture References: Proverbs 20:22, Matthew 6:14, Romans 12:19, Ephesians 4:32

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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and patience in
the face of wrongdoing, urging believers not to seek revenge but to wait
on the Lord for deliverance. He warns that acting out of anger can lead
to unwise decisions and that holding onto grudges only prolongs pain.
Instead, Spurgeon encourages letting go of offenses and trusting God to
handle injustices, reminding us that true peace comes from surrendering
our grievances to Him. By waiting on the Lord, we can find solace and
assurance that He will provide a way of salvation. Ultimately, Spurgeon
calls for a spirit of calmness and reliance on God's justice rather than
engaging in petty conflicts.

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Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall
save thee. (Proverbs 20:22)

Be not in haste. Let anger cool down. Say nothing and do nothing to
avenge yourself. You will be sure to act unwisely if you take up the
cudgels and fight your own battles; and, certainly, you will not show
the spirit of the Lord Jesus, It is nobler to forgive and let the
offense pass. To let an injury rankle in your bosom and to meditate
revenge is to keep old wounds open and to make new ones. Better forget
and forgive.

Peradventure, you say that you must do something or be a great loser;
then do what this morning's promise advises: "Wait on the Lord, and he
shall save thee." This advice will not cost you money but is worth far
more, Be calm and quiet.

Wait upon the Lord; tell Him your grievance; spread Rabshakeh's letter
before the Lord, and this of itself will be an ease to your burdened
mind. Besides, there is the promise "He shall save thee." God will find
a way of deliverance for you. How He will do it neither you nor I can
guess, but do it He will, If the Lord saves you, this will be a deal
better than getting into petty quarrels and covering yourself with filth
by wrestling with the unclean, Be no more angry. Leave your suit with
the Judge of all.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ch-spurgeon/forget-and-forgive/
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