I understand where you are coming from. But, one statement you made is a little out of order in regards to what you decided to do. We as mere humans are not capable of forgetting though we are capable of forgiving. We try to forget but even after many years we remember. God is capable of forgetting and forgiving. I bring this up only as a reminder to you, myself and others that we can decide to follow the Lords direction and forgive but we also acknowledge that we can only forgive and not forget. But, your point is well taken as so many have been misled and hurt by so many false teachers. A very good and happy Thanksgiving to you also. Thanks!
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A preacher in those days, when he felt God called him to preach, didn't hunt up a college or seminary, he hunted up a good horse, took off across the country and began crying "Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sins of the world"!
I was so angry and hurt by a couple of False Teachers, that I could hardly see straight. I had trusted these people and their teachings~ just to find out they were not who they seemed to be. God has been dealing with me and speaking to my heart~ Forgive them. But God, they have and are hurting so many. Forgive them. I want payback~ forgive them. Vengenge is mine says the Lord. I have decided to forgive, but not forget. I know where I am going when judgement day comes, and know I will not be seeing them. Forgive and just be thankful or our blessings~ it could have been worse. Be aware of what is going on around you. Happy Thanksgiving One and All