There were a lot of people in my life who caused inexplicable pain and as a result of that pain; I had a lot of anger and hatred in my life. Jesus taught that we should forgive our enemies. This is one of the hardest things you can be asked to do (Hieronymi, 2001). Some people try to destroy their enemies and opt for revenge. Jesus offers restoration of relationships instead of revenge. A lot of the hurt and pain in the world could be healed if hurt people learnt to seek restoration instead of revenge. When we hold on to hostility, pain and anger we are only damaging ourselves and preventing the healing process from beginning. Jesus not only advocated forgiveness but also that we do good to those who cause us pain (Minas, 1975). This is a phenomenal difference to what other worldviews suggest. Throughout my painful life I considered the multiple options that were available to address the situation....

Instead of wallowing in hate and pain, Jesus offers the individual healing and restoration. In so doing He changes the worldview because you are now able to have hope in the world. The change of world view is the answer to the "whisper cry for help."
References

Hieronymi, P. (2001). Articulating an Uncompromising Forgiveness. Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, 62 (3):529-555.

Luster, T., &, Small, S.A. (1997).Sexual Abuse History and Problems in Adolescence:

Exploring the Effects of Moderating Variables. Journal of Marriage and Family, 59(1):

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Margolin, L., & Craft, J.L.(1989). Child Sexual Abuse by Caretakers. Family Relations, 38(4):

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Minas, a.C. (1975). God and Forgiveness. The Philosophical Quarterly, 25(99):138-150.