Forgiveness Quote by Horatius Bonar
““It is forgiveness that sets a man working for God. He does not work in order to be forgiven, but because he has been forgiven, and the consciousness of his sin being pardoned makes him long for its entire removal than ever he did before. An unforgiven man cannot work. He has not the will, nor the power, nor the liberty. He is in chains. Israel in Egypt could not serve Jehovah. "Let my people go, that they may serve Me." was God's message to Pharaoh (exodus 8:1) first liberty, then service.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Reflections on Forgiveness, date unknown
Forgiveness frees a person to serve God, removing internal chains and enabling true will and power.
In simple terms: Forgiveness unlocks the ability to serve.
Key Takeaway
Embrace forgiveness to find freedom.
Themes
forgiveness
service
spiritual liberty
inner freedom
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal repentance
- community reconciliation
- mission work
Key Concepts
redemption
psychological release
faith motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What chains bind you?
- How does forgiveness change your purpose?
A Different Perspective
Forgiveness may be difficult to accept without genuine remorse.
