As Do I {via David Sargent, revised}

Several hundred dollars were mishandled by a young man from his business firm's money. When this action was discovered, the young man was told to report to the office of the senior partner of the firm. As he walked up the stairs toward the administrative office the young employee was heavyhearted. He knew without a doubt he would lose his position with the firm. He also feared the possibility of legal action taken against him. Seemingly his whole world had collapsed.

Upon his arrival in the office of the senior executive, the young man was questioned about the whole affair. He was asked if the allegations were true, and he answered in the affirmative. Then the executive surprisingly asked this question: “If I keep you in your present capacity, can I trust you in the future?”

The young worker brightened up and said, “Yes, sir, you surely can. I've learned my lesson.”

The executive responded, “I'm not going to press charges, and you can continue in your present responsibility.”

The employer concluded the conversation with his younger employee by saying,
“I think you ought to know, however, that you are the second man in this firm who succumbed to temptation and was shown leniency. I was the first! What you have done, I did. The mercy you are receiving, I received. It is only the grace of God that can keep us both.” * You need forgiveness, as do I... “As it is written, ‘There is none righteous, no, not one. For ALL have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:10, 23).

“It is only the grace of God that can keep us all.”
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What an aweome storu, Sharon  Thanks.  We all need forgiveness from time to time.  Knowing that it is there for the asking is such a blessings. 

Great story and I thank you for sharing!!

Judy

Hello Sharon

   Excellant topic. This is something that I have believed in since I was a little kid. I got caught stealing some school supplies in a store down town when I was about 11. They scolded me but in the end, they forgave me and let me go. I never stole a thing again.

   Forgiveness works better than punishment in many cases. Look at the number of repeat offenders that go in and out of the prison system. Those who find punishment in prison come out with vengence. Those who find their Lord and forgiveness in prison come out and help others find their way.

   Thank You Sharon, for another wonderful lesson on life.

It is comfortable to Forgive and Terribly uncomfortable to Hate!!

Peace.