Hebrews 5:13 For every one that uses milk is unskillful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14 But strong meat belongs to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
[2] The mind can be trained to the point where it can become second nature to do good or evil. This point right here is so critically important to the study, that we must spend some time unpacking it. When persons initially decide to give their lives to Christ, conscientious decisions, have to be made, in favor of righteousness, for it takes awhile before a person does right without thinking about it.
In harmony, and in conjunction with the presence, and power of the Holy Ghost human minds could be trained to forgive and over a period of time, keeping our eyes on Christ our great Exemplar, it can and will become second nature since practice makes perfect. It takes awhile before forgiveness becomes a default setting in the mind, for initially, most would have to think long and hard before letting things slide.
But after some time, some more, some less, it becomes more, and more natural to forgive, and conversely, to hold onto old grudges and beefs becomes more unpalatable. Then, after beholding Christ for some time, you do not have to think about it anymore, for it becomes the natural default setting in the character. If folks have to spend sleepless days and nights, or in some instances many months and years, trying to forgive someone, that tells us that there is work to be done in the heart.
Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!