Sin is often, if not always, the perversion of something good. In the midst of all our sinning, though, God is willing to forgive us, change us,and give us a new power to overcome that sin.
Any act would be forgiven him, but the act itself would remain; what he would leave in the world would be the shame and hurt he forced upon others. This could not be.
Child of Vengeance
Quote Detail
Any act would be forgiven him, but the act itself would remain; what he would leave in the world would be the shame and hurt he forced upon others. This could not be.
Quick Answer
What this quote page tells you
This canonical quote page keeps the full saying, the attributed author, any linked work, and the topic tags together so the quote can be cited from one stable URL.
Related Quotes
More quote cards from the same area
Life is so short. The only person you hurt when you stay angry or hold grudges is you. Forgive everyone, including yourself.
It takes a lot of grace and maturity to simply forgive, but a lot of healing takes place when you do.
Do not find faults, only forgive.
For your heart to be filled with God__ love is to forgive easily
The secret to happiness, peace, and self-confidence is to forgive yourself and forgive others.