Augustine on Granting Pardon

Pardon, that you may be pardoned. In doing this, nothing is required of the body. It is the will that acts. You will experience no physical pain; you will have nothing less in your home.

Now in truth, my brothers and sisters, you see what an evil it is that those who have been commanded to love even their enemy do not pardon a penitent brother or sister.

—Sermon 210.10

Who is it that you need to pardon in your life? Who needs to pardon you? Seek them out and make it so. Doing so will help bring in the kingdom and give glory to God who loves and has pardoned you. Remember the cross is not a “get out of jail free” card.

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