TWO GREAT SPIRITUAL NEEDS

Joseph Parker as a young man used to debate in the mining fields of England with infidels & atheists.

An infidel once shouted at him, "What did Christ do for Stephen when he was stoned?"

Parker said the answer that was given him was like an inspiration from heaven. "He gave him grace to pray for those who stoned him."

Stephen had the mind of Christ; and hearing him pray for those who did him wrong at once recalls the prayer of Jesus himself, under like circumstances: "Father, forgive them."

- (moreillustrations.com)

“To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” -  C.S. Lewis.

Mat 6:14-15 (NET): “For if you forgive others their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, your Father will not forgive you your sins.”

“Man has two great spiritual needs. One is for forgiveness. The other is for goodness.” -  Billy Graham.