While forgiving is always costly, those who have been forgiven can and must forgive others in turn.
The chief priest could not control his wicked sons, so God removed them all and raised up the one who could intercede between humans...
There are two basic principles that enable Christians with differing convictions on debatable matters to live together in harmony in the church.
Paul received support of the body of Christ and reassurance from the words of the Lord Jesus Christ.