Philemon is a simple letter that is a request from Paul of his friend and brother Philemon to forgive. This passage reminds us of the people in our lives that we do not want to receive with open arms, it reminds of us of the problems we have run away from, and it reminds us of the lives we have the opportunity to impact. But it all starts with us being willing to forgive and receive people with open arms instead of anger and clenched fists.