Lincoln's Forgiveness

Historical Account★★★★

Abraham Lincoln was asked how he was going to treat the rebellious Southerners when they finally had been defeated and had returned to the union of the United States. Instead of expressing words of vengeance he, answered, “I will treat them as if they had never been away.” –John Ferguson, pastor, Grantham and Skegness Adventist churches North England Conference, United Kingdom, Adventist Review, June 29, 210, page 10, As referenced in William Barclay, The Daily Study Bible Series: The Gospel of Luke, p 205.

— Abraham Lincoln

The point

Abraham Lincoln's response to how he would treat rebellious Southerners after the Civil War: 'I will treat them as if they had never been away.'

Scripture

Matthew 18:21-22Colossians 3:13

Audience

AdultsYouth

Tone

Hopeful · Convicting

To tell aloud

under a minute · 84 words

Subjects

Forgiveness Reconciliation Grace

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