Uh-oh, a test!  Not many people enjoy tests; even the tests for which they are well prepared.

The test of obedience is a crucial one for the followers of Christ.
(NASB) 2 Corinthians 2:9 “For to this end also I wrote, so that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things.”

The test of obedience includes forgiving those who have caused sorrow by their sinful actions or words.

Not only am I to forgive those who sin against me.  I am to also forgive those who caused sorrow or sinned against those I love.  At times, forgiveness on this level is more difficult.

~ Take it to heart ~

(NASB) 2 Corinthians 2:10 “But one whom you forgive anything, I forgive also; for indeed what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, I did it for your sakes in the presence of Christ.”

We are to forgive because we   are   in   the   presence   of   Christ.