Forgiving is a fundamental and essential practice. The Bible teaches that forgiveness is both an act of grace from God and a command for believers to extend to others.

Christians are commanded to forgive others, reflecting the forgiveness they have received from God. Jesus says, "For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." This underscores the necessity of forgiving others in order to receive God’s forgiveness.

Jesus concludes a parable on forgiveness by saying, "So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you if you do not forgive your brother from your heart." Forgiveness should be genuine and not merely a superficial act.