Forgiveness
Forgiveness n 1: compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive 2: the act of excusing a mistake or offense [syn: pardon]
Without Forgiveness: People will go into a deep relational disaster
1) Disappointment sets in
2) Hurts and anger surface
3) Resentment takes root
4) Bitterness surfaces
5) Invulnerability is discovered- you say, “This is who I am and you’re not going to change me. Period!”
6) Alienation is conceived- you don’t want to be a part of anyone anymore
Understand the
Principle of Forgiveness:
1) Luke 17:3 (if someone sins, let them know they did something wrong, then forgive them)
2) Misconception
with this verse:
- If someone sins, “Yell at him.”
- If someone sins, “Ignore him.”
- If someone sins, “Reject him.”
Understand the
Process of Forgiveness:
1) Luke 17:4
2) Matthew 18: 23-25