Forgiveness

Oct 7, 2018

Psalm 133:1-3

1. We shall never know the full power of the anointing of God until we are of one heart and one spirit as we learn to forgive.

1. In our lives
2. In our families
3. In His church

Ephesians 4:32      Matthew 18:21-35

1. God calls us to forgive because He has forgiven us and He knows we can never reach our spiritual destiny if we refuse.

1. Forgiveness is not

1. Condoning
2. Reconciling
3. Forgetting
4. A feeling
5. About the other person

1. Forgiveness is

1. To pardon an offense and give up the right to be repaid
2. Agreeing to not hold it over their head
3. Trying to move ahead constructively with the relationship

Psalm 139:23-24

3. Steps to Forgive
4. Remember what you have been forgiven of.
5. Pray and search your own heart
6. Pursue reconciliation