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A Call for Unity

The Torah states that believers must be patient and for-
giving. One must not elaborate upon another person's mis-
takes, and must not surrender to rage and revenge:
A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook
an offense. (Proverbs, 19: 11)
He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats
the matter separates close friends. (Proverbs, 17: 9)
Do not say: "I'll do to him as he has done to me; I'll pay that man
back for what he did." (Proverbs, 24: 29)
The Gospel states that forgiving others brings for-

giveness from others (Luke, 6: 37). People are required
to say such prayers as: "Forgive us our debts, as we al-
so have forgiven our debtors" (Matthew, 6: 12).
Other passages of the Gospel urge believers to be
forgiving and loving:
... clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, hu-
mility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each oth-
er and forgive whatever grievances you may have
against one another. Forgive, as the Lord forgave
you. (Colossians, 3: 12-13)
"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your
neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you:

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