Sirach 28

This weekend, being Trinity 22, I preached upon Peter’s question about limits on forgiveness and our Lord’s parable of the Unforgiving Servant. This morning’s first reading from Sirach 28 included: “Forgive thy neighbour the hurt that he hath done unto thee, so shall thy sins also be forgiven when thou prayest. One man beareth hatred against another, and doth he seek pardon from the Lord? He sheweth no mercy to a man, which is like himself; and doth he ask forgiveness of his own sins? If he that is but flesh nourish hatred, who will intreat for pardon of his sins? Remember thy end, and let enmity cease; remember corruption and death and abide in the commandments. Remember the commandment and bear no malice to thy neighbor; remember the covenant of the Highest, and wink at ignorance.”