The capacity to forgive is one of the most divine attributes we can possess. It is a commandment of God to forgive others (see 3 Nephi 13:15). Forgiveness brings peace to the forgiver as well as those forgiven. Without a doubt, true forgiveness is one of the most difficult aspects of human behavior to perfect. Forgiveness is tied to our righteousness to such an extent that we are condemned of the Lord and we have the greater sin if we fail to forgive others. We may wonder how this can be so when we are sometimes victims. However, the Lord was the greatest victim of all and yet He uttered, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34). Christ was forgiving by nature: though the soldiers crucified Him, He forgave them. We are commanded to be like Him (see 3 Nephi 27:27), so we ought to be forgiving like He is. Forgiveness is an expression of godliness. Remember, as we confess and forsake our sins, the Lord remembers them no more (see D&C 58:42–43). (Ed J. Pinegar)