God gave us the ability to forget, since dwelling on every w

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“You cannot go around keeping score. If you keep score on the good things and the bad things, you’ll find out that you’re a very miserable person. God gave man the ability to forget which is one of the greatest attributes you have. Because if you remember everything that’s happened to you, you generally remember that which is most unfortunate.”

— Hubert H. Humphrey

Hubert H. Humphrey.

The point

God gave us the ability to forget, since dwelling on every wrong makes us miserable.

Scripture

Philippians 3:13

Audience

Adults

Tone

Wise · Peaceful

To tell aloud

under a minute · 60 words

Subjects

Memory Forgiveness Happiness Peace Grace Advice

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