6 things Dolly Parton said about faith, anointing: 'My life's purpose is to do something for God'
3. She said forgiveness 'cleans' the heart and soul
Parton also spoke about the importance of extending forgiveness to others rather than allowing bitterness and anger to take root.
"There's a lot to be said about forgiveness; it cleans you for other good stuff to come in," she told CP in 2020. "If you go around with a bunch of hate and anger and bottled up stuff in you, you can't blossom. As a person, you're not doing yourself any favors or anyone else. It's just so much better to forgive."
For the “I Will Always Love You” singer, forgiving someone did not mean pretending the hurt never happened; it requires humility on both sides.
"And of course, we can't forget; we still remember things," she said. "But I think when they say 'forgive and forget,' that just means to forget about that now and move on."
"I really think that that's so important to cleanse your own heart and your own soul, to be able to forgive and to ask forgiveness. You never should be too proud to ask for forgiveness."
Leah M. Klett is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: leah.klett@christianpost.com
