We are told that sins that are between a person and his fellow man like gossip, slander, biting criticism, humiliation etc are not atoned for on Yom Kippur until you request forgiveness from those you hurt.
There are many commentaries, many, many lesson to be learnt from this important point
I would like to add a personal hugely ,for me, positive perspective on this
G-d does not need another person to forgive us in order for us to be forgiven...obviously ....
What this shows, to me,is just how valued we are, each and every one of us.
The importance G-d gives our personal feelings , how sensitive G-d is , how loving G-d is, that G-d is in essence holding "Himself" back for us....WOW... what empowering validation
G-d does not need another person to forgive us in order for us to be forgiven...obviously ....
What this shows, to me,is just how valued we are, each and every one of us.
The importance G-d gives our personal feelings , how sensitive G-d is , how loving G-d is, that G-d is in essence holding "Himself" back for us....WOW... what empowering validation
We should do the same for others, be full of understanding forgiveness and take what comes when we ask for forgiveness.
When you learn to forgive you open yourself up for the forgiveness you seek...
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