Jesus is all about forgiveness--giving it to us, requiring it from us. He makes it pretty clear that His Father will not forgive our sins if we do not forgive others when they sin against us. One reason this is true is that the same attitude needed to receive forgiveness is also required to grant it. The attitude required for both is a humble spirit. We stop thinking only of ourselves and humbly look towards the offended or the offender. God forgives even though we have not asked for it. He asks that we do the same, even if the kindness is rejected or forgiveness not granted.
"Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it." Mark Twain Conversations Within” ts 3/14/2016
