“I want mercy for me... but justice for you.” Be honest - you’ve thought this, haven’t you?

In today’s Battle Drill Daily Devotional, we tackle the uncomfortable truth about why we don’t want to forgive, even when God has forgiven us for everything. This short sermon on Matthew 6:14-15 will challenge the double standard we all carry.

📖 SCRIPTURE FOCUS: Matthew 6:14-15 - “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.”

⚡ IN THIS DEVOTIONAL:

- Why we want mercy for ourselves but justice for others

- The disturbing parable Jesus told about unforgiveness (Matthew 18)

- How unforgiveness creates a torture chamber in your life

- Why “not ready to forgive” is really “won’t forgive”

- The bedsore effect: how bitterness destroys everything good

- One 60-second prayer that could transform your relationships today

💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

God forgives you, but you won’t forgive them. That’s the deepest barrier to success in every relationship. When it comes to your sin, you want mercy - but when someone hurts you, you want justice. Jesus says this double standard creates a prison where you torture yourself. Unforgiveness gives the person who hurt you rent-free space in your mind, tormenting you at 2AM when you should be sleeping.

The good news? You can choose to forgive right now. God has forgiven you a debt you could never repay. Whatever wound you’re carrying- however much someone hurt you - it’s nowhere near as much as you’ve hurt God. And he forgave you anyway.

🙏 WHO THIS IS FOR:

Whether you’re a Christian struggling to forgive someone who keeps hurting you, seeking daily Bible encouragement about relationships, or a curious seeker dealing with bitterness and resentment, this devotional message is for you. The Salvation Army’s Battle Drill Daily Devotional brings gospel-centered truth with honest, practical application.

✝️ THE REAL ISSUE:

It’s not that you can’t forgive. You won’t forgive. You’re not ready. But unforgiveness is destroying your relationships, your peace, and your sleep. It’s time to choose mercy.

🔥 THE DOUBLE STANDARD WE ALL HAVE:

- My sin? I want mercy, understanding, grace, second chances

- Your sin against me? I want justice, payment, acknowledgment, consequences

This is the hypocrisy Jesus confronts in Matthew 18. And it’s destroying us.

👉 YOUR ACTION STE

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