And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. – Matthew 6:12One defining quality about the Christian lifestyle is the attention we give to forgiveness.This verse in the Bible makes it clear, forgiveness is a two-way street. Forgiveness that is received is also meant to be given.The origin of forgiveness begins in our relationship with God. Through his son Jesus Christ, there is redemption from our sins (Colossians 1:14). God forgives, but does not need to be forgiven because he is blameless. On other hand, humanity exercises forgiveness differently.Our sin nature renders us in need of forgiveness from God, others, and ourselves. And we also give forgiveness. As the verse in Matthews indicates, we are to forgive others just like God forgives us. This includes family, friends, coworkers, even strangers—any one who commits offenses against us.In this fallen world, everyone is a sinner and thus liable to commit a sin against another (Romans 2:23). However expected committing sins may be, forgiveness is also an expectation.Forgiveness is required if we expect our heavenly Father to forgive us (Matthew 6:14).Ask anyone who has been severely hurt, especially by someone they trusted, and they will tell you forgiveness is not easy. Talking about forgiveness is easier than the action.What makes forgiveness more difficult is that some sins corrupt our ability to trust. Sometimes relationships are damaged so badly beyond repair that we lose sight of a need for forgiveness. Love may become replaced by hate. Positive vibes become replaced with trauma.The less forgettable an offense is, the harder forgiveness is to achieve.If you struggle to forgive others, know that you are not alone.Here are the 5 hardest sins to forgive.Photo Credit: ©Unsplash/Creative Commons