Contrary to popular opinion, forgiveness is innate and unforgiveness is learned from our environment, says T.D. Jakes, pastor of the 30,000-member The Potter’s House in Dallas and New York Times bestselling author.
”We develop our propensity to forgive or not to forgive by what we see illustrated at the early ages of our development. We don’t come here unforgiving. Children are not unforgiving. You can punish them and they will hug you in a few minutes,” said Jakes to The Christian Post in an interview. “They can have an altercation with another child and want to go outside and play by lunch time.

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