Once we have repented of our sins we must forgive ourselves because God wants us to.

Hosea 4:6 “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…”

Genesis 45:5 "And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life."

1 Samuel 16:7 "...For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.”

1 Samuel 16:1 The LORD said to Samuel, '...Fill your horn with oil, and go. I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided for myself a king among his sons.'

1 Samuel 16:1 "The LORD said to Samuel, 'How long will you grieve over Saul, since I have rejected him from being king over Israel?'

1 Corinthians 3:11 "For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ."

Romans 8:16 "The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs..."

Acts 3:16 "...and the faith that is through Jesus has given the man this perfect health in the presence of you all."

Romans 1:15-16 "So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. For I am not ashamed of the gospel..."