Bigs Quote by Charles R. Swindoll
“Servants must be big people. Big enough to go on, remembering the right and forgetting the wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Power of Forgiveness, 1995
True maturity involves letting go of grievances while holding onto justice.
In simple terms: Be big enough to forgive but remember the right.
Key Takeaway
Practice forgiveness without losing moral clarity.
Themes
forgiveness
morality
growth
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal conflict
- family disputes
- workplace disagreements
- community healing
Key Concepts
ethical maturity
memory
justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What grievances are you holding onto?
- How can you balance forgiveness with accountability?
A Different Perspective
Forgiveness can be misused to ignore wrongdoing.
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