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HIGH DEFINITION FORGIVENESSS
“Forgiveness is like a two-sided coin. I NEED it and I NEED TO GIVE IT.”
12 …and forgive us our sins,
as we have forgiven those who sin against us. 13 And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one. 14 “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. 15 But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:12-15 (NLT)
31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31-32 (NLT)
ACKNOWLEDGE THE HURT
BLEED THE BITTERNESS
o CALL IT OUT
o WRITE IT OUT
o TALK IT OUT
COMMIT TO CONNECT
DO THE WORK- Step 1- 1 to 1. Step 2- 2-3 to 1. Step 3- Make it biblically public.
15 “If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. 16 But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three witnesses. 17 If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won’t accept the church’s decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector.
Matthew 18:15-17 (NLT)
The Example: Joseph
19 But Joseph replied, “Don’t be afraid of me. Am I God, that I can punish you? 20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. 21 No, don’t be afraid. I will continue to take care of you and your children.” So he reassured them by speaking kindly to them. Genesis 50:19-21(NLT)
The Bottom Line- FORGIVENESS IS HARD WORK AND WORTH IT. COMMIT TO FORGIVE AND THEN DO IT.