How forgiveness releases your soul from prison

Divine G is the rock that keeps the group together throughout the story of the film Sing Sing. Yet, one of the most poignant moments comes when he breaks down and has to ask forgiveness from the group. Even though there are many other redemptive qualities throughout Sing Sing, this one scene brings everything to a head. In scenes like this, stories begin to show how important the healing process is fuelled by forgiveness.

Especially in a prison atmosphere, there would have to be a limit to being vulnerable or willing to ask for forgiveness from others. We may not ever find ourselves in prison, but this film opens the door to the discussion of forgiveness in our lives and why we should also forgive. Resentment only hurts the one who holds onto it. It is a prison of the soul that anyone can be freed from with forgiveness.

The Bible has much to say on this topic. It is a source of forgiveness that is life-changing in this life and into eternity.

It is the key to freeing your soul from the prison that holds you captive.

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." - 1 John 1:9 (ESV)

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