Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyD's Blog – September 2013 Archive (6)

The Bible tells us to go to our brother if he a grievance against us and make peace with them and then come back and present our gift at the altar (Matthew 5:23-24); some people might not want to make peace with us so we should ask God what is the best time to do this –…

Forgiving others is importance!! If we do not forgive others, God will NOT forgive us – Jesus said this in Matthew 6:15:

 ^“But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins”…

When those accusing spirits bring the things back to us that the person has done or is doing, we must remember what 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 says – bring EVERY thought captive to the obedience of Christ:

³ For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. ⁴ For the…

Remember, we are NOT fighting against flesh and blood as Ephesians 6:12 lets us know:

“For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers,…

Forgiveness is NOT a feeling but a CHOICE to OBEY God’s Word! Forgiveness DOES NOT excuse what the person did or did not do; forgiveness frees you and brings you out of bondage!! Forgiveness puts people in God’s hands and let Him deal with them since He is the true and righteous Judge!! Although you might not…

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48 - “⁴³ You have heard people say, “Love your neighbors and hate your enemies.” ⁴⁴ But I tell you to love your enemies and pray for anyone who mistreats you. ⁴⁵ Then you will be acting…