What does Bible say about forgetting?

Paul said in verse 14 that “he set this aside.” He has removed our sin from his sight and has forgotten it. Paul told the Roman Christians God would forgive our sins and cover them up (Romans 4:7). When God forgives our sin he puts it out of his mind; he erases it from the pages of time; he forgets it.

What does the Bible say about forgetting those things that are behind?

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14. I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

What are the 7 things in Christianity?

7 Basics of Christianity

• God. You need to understand that God consists of three equal persons:
• Jesus. You need to have a big picture understanding to know His importance.
• The Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is God’s presence on earth.
• The Bible. The Bible is God’s Word.
• Prayer.
• Grace.
• Community.

What does forgive but not forget mean?

It means to “forgive” yourself the pain of undergoing that incident in memory flashbacks now and then and “not to forget” the lesson that incident taught you. Repeating your past mistakes isn’t a sane idea.

What does the Bible say about forgetting and forgiving?

The Bible teaches us much about forgiveness, and all of it is the opposite of “forgive and forget.” In Matthew 6:14-15, “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”

What does the Bible say about never forgetting God?

David told himself to never forget the good things God has done. We also must make up our minds to never forget God’s goodness in our lives. As I was reading through the book of Psalms, I began to note all the times forgetting was mentioned (chapters 78, 103, 106, 137).

What does it mean to “forget those things that are behind”?

When Paul said he was “forgetting those things which are behind,” he referred to not looking back at past relationships, memories, failures, temptations, or anything that might distract from a single-minded focus on “the upward call of God in Christ.”

What does the Bible say about forgiveness and forgetting?

We should forgive each other “just as in Christ God forgave” (Ephesians 4:32). We must not allow a root of bitterness to spring up in our hearts (Hebrews 12:15). However, if by “forgive and forget” one means, “I will act as if the sin had never occurred and live as if I don’t remember it,” then we can run into trouble.

Is forgetting God’s goodness a sin?

That had my attention! At the end of my study, I was convinced that forgetting God’s goodness is a sin. Here are some reasons why: Forgetting leads to unbelief, then rebellion.