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Forgiveness

Forgiveness. Releasing the Shackles! . Definition. 1. To excuse for a fault or an offense; pardon. 2. To renounce anger or resentment against . A Christian Duty.

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Forgiveness

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  1. Forgiveness Releasing the Shackles!

  2. Definition • 1. To excuse for a fault or an offense; pardon. • 2. To renounce anger or resentment against.

  3. A Christian Duty • “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive” –Colossians 3:12-13

  4. Duty Cont’d • It is our CHRISTIAN DUTY to forgive others! • Jesus made it VERY clear that forgiveness is to be a KEY characteristic of his followers

  5. What It Means To Forgive

  6. Meaning • It means to NEVER seek revenge! (Romans 12:19) • It means to LET GO of the anger we harbor inside us. • It does not mean to EXCUSE a wrong or DENYING it happened. • It does not mean we CURSE them either, we just PRAY for them.

  7. Scriptural References • Matthew 5:44 • 1 Peter 3:9 • Romans 12:17-21

  8. Why Forgive?

  9. So Why? • Anger is why • Anger is very destructive to yourself, but more importantly to your relationship w/ God. • Anger will consume us & affect our relationships with others. • If you want to have true peace you must forgive! • Forgiving benefits the who who is forgiving the most!

  10. How To Forgive

  11. Tips • Don’t Deny that you’ve been hurt.(Forgiving isn’t denying) • Make a decision to forgive others (Luke 17:3-5) • Do NOT seek revenge • Ask Jesus to help you w/ the anger inside you (Ephesians 4:26-27,31) • Pray for a forgiving heart and read what the Bible says about the subject. • Pray for those who have hurt you.

  12. God’s Forgiveness & Forgiving Yourself • God forgives us all of the time! The ultimate act of forgiveness was when he sent Jesus Christ down to earth to save us all from our evil ways.(John 3:16) (Acts 13:38-39) • Just think about the fact that before this happened, EVERY time someone sinned, they had to perform a sacrifice. (Law of Moses) Now all you have to do is ask God and you are forgiven.

  13. Cont’d • Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God.” • We are just human, and God knows this, but loves and FORGIVES us anyhow. (Romans 4:7) • For this same reason, this is why we should forgive.

  14. Forgiving Yourself Cont’d • It is important to forgive yourself of past mistakes. Take them as learning opportunities instead of guilt trips. • God wants you to be free of guilt! (2 Corinthians 5:17) • God forgave you the first time you asked him to.

  15. 3 Steps to Forgiving Yourself • Confess ALL your sins to God (1 John 1:9) • Ask for his forgiveness • Receive his forgiveness in your heart • Remember that Forgiving yourself is DECISION. God’s forgiveness comes from his grace and mercy.

  16. Online Devotionals • http://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/the-duty-of-forgiveness/ • http://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/receiving-forgiveness/ • http://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/the-mandate-to-forgive/ • http://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/loving-your-enemies/

  17. Cont’d • http://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/the-lords-great-mercy/

  18. Until Next Time… • “For those who live according to the flesh have their outlook shaped by the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit have their outlook shaped by the things of the Spirit.” –Romans 8:5

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