"Forgive us of our trespasses as we forgive those who have trespassed against us."
In other words.
Although I may be reluctant to forgive Person(s) A for their sin/wrong/error/mistake (however heinous or malevolent it may be), I realize that I am just as much a sinner as them and therefore just as deserving of being thrown into the pit of hell, justifiably, however I know/believe in/serve the Heavenly Father/Spirit/Son who is graceful, merciful and died for all sins a long time ago and will forgive me for my sins no matter how heinous or severe they are.
Moreover we serve the God of Vengeance. He makes all wrongs right eventually outside of our actions/hopes/wishes/thoughts.
It's amazing how Jesus thought to put this clause in the Lord's prayer when A: He had never sinned and B: He didn't need forgiveness of sins. He knew we would need it in there for our benefit as sinners.
In other words.
Although I may be reluctant to forgive Person(s) A for their sin/wrong/error/mistake (however heinous or malevolent it may be), I realize that I am just as much a sinner as them and therefore just as deserving of being thrown into the pit of hell, justifiably, however I know/believe in/serve the Heavenly Father/Spirit/Son who is graceful, merciful and died for all sins a long time ago and will forgive me for my sins no matter how heinous or severe they are.
Moreover we serve the God of Vengeance. He makes all wrongs right eventually outside of our actions/hopes/wishes/thoughts.
It's amazing how Jesus thought to put this clause in the Lord's prayer when A: He had never sinned and B: He didn't need forgiveness of sins. He knew we would need it in there for our benefit as sinners.