1. Because of our sinful nature bornt in flesh, we continue to sin. Therefore we need to die to our flesh daily, repent and acknowledge our sin to God to make us live in total dependence on Him.
2. If we don`t forgive others, God will not forgive us too. God hates sin and being unforgiving, we harbor that sin in ourselves and we can`t receive God`s grace and mercy. We must learn to humble ourselves down to our flesh with pure heart and clean hands so that the Spirit can shine on us .
3). By forgiving our brothers, we open ourselves up to forgiveness from our Father. True repentance of forgiveness will cover us to walk towards the light.