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'''Forgiveness''' is offered to a [[sin]]ner or villain. [[God]], being without sin, can forgive sins; also, the Son of God had the authority to forgive sins - even before his [[crucifixion]]; see [[Jesus Christ]]. Lesser mortals have the option of forgiving an offense: indeed, it is taking the moral high road to do so, and Jesus commanded it (even 70 x 7 times):

'''Forgiveness''' is the [[renunciation]] or cessation of resentment, indignation or [[anger]] as a result of a perceived offense, disagreement, or mistake, or ceasing to demand [[punishment]] or restitution.

 

Forgiveness is offered to a [[sin]]ner or villain. [[God]], being without sin, can forgive sins; also, the Son of God had the authority to forgive sins - even before his [[crucifixion]]; see [[Jesus Christ]]. Lesser mortals have the option of forgiving an offense: indeed, it is taking the moral high road to do so, and Jesus commanded it (even 70 x 7 times):

{{Bible quote|For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.|book=Matthew|chap=6|verses=14-15|version=KJV}}

{{Bible quote|For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.|book=Matthew|chap=6|verses=14-15|version=KJV}}