We are not forgiven because we forgive, but as we forgive. The ground of all forgiveness is found in the unmerited love of God, but by our attitude toward others we show whether we have made that love our own. Wherefore Christ says, “With what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged.” {FLB 131.5}

Vi tilgives ikke fordi vi tilgiver, men når vi tilgiver. Grunden til al tilgivelse findes i Guds ufortjente kærlighed, men i vor attitude mod andre viser vi om vi har gjort den kærlighed til vor egen. Derfor siger Kristus: ” For den dom, I dømmer med, skal I selv dømmes med.”