Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

Ephesians chapter 4, verse 32

Welcome to today's encouragement from our daily bread.

Imitating God's forgiveness was written and read by Sheridan Voicy.

Ephesians chapter 4, verses 25 to 32.

Therefore, each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor,

for we are all members of one body.

In your anger, do not sin.

Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,

and do not give the devil a foothold. Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but

must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share

with those in need. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,

but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit

those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God with whom you are sealed for the day of

redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander,

along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other,

just as in Christ God forgave you.

I'mitating God's forgiveness.

I used to work with a woman named Madge who was an amazing cook.

You should taste my pea and ham soup, she said one day.

After applying that I really didn't like peas, Madge smiled and said,

You will after you try my soup. The next day,

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