Note sull'episodio
By Pastor Jason Lim
Forgiveness is unilateral. Reconciliation is bilateral.
Forgiveness requires a change of mind for the offended. Reconciliation is that plus the change of ways for the offender.
Reconciliation = Forgivesness + Repentance.
The story of how Joseph tests his brothers is a lesson on this equation "Reconciliation = Forgiveness + Repentance".
It is also a story of how guilt brings great grief.
But most of all, it is a story of how God's providence always works out His promises.
Nothing in the life of the Christian is accidental. It is all intentional. It is all providential.