Forgiveness is mercy, not justice. Forgiveness is never deserved, but when you give it to another, then God can forgive you. Forgiveness is choosing to leave things in His hands, to trust that He will bring justice, and to accept that all people do wrong.
What Jesus Did
The Bible tells us that because Jesus took the punishment for our sins, God promises, “I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” Jeremiah 31:34
The Other Side of the Equation
If you are trying to make a decision and aren’t sure whether it’s morally right or wrong, ask yourself, “Would I want someone else to do to me what I am thinking of doing to them?” If the answer is no, then you know that it’s most likely the wrong thing to do.