Eph. 4:31-5:2
- Identify a relationship where forgiveness has not taken place … w/God … w/self … w/others in your life. Write it down …
It is the act of setting someone free from an obligation to you,
which is a result of a wrong done against you… or to you.
There are 3 elements of forgiveness …
injury debt cancellation of debt.
Forgiveness can be true or false - counterfeit when …
- it puts you one up on the one you forgive …
- it is one way …
- it denies anger …
- it ends open and free relationships…
- it leads to a Bitter Spirit …an Unforgiving Spirit …( Gal. 5:19-21)
What is the Biblical Perspective on Forgiveness? (Matt. 18:21-35)
“True Forgiveness” involves…
- Realizing the Wrongdoing …
There are 4 Fantasies that result from wrongdoing …
- That blaming (It’s all your fault)
- That avoidance (I don’t want to talk about it)
- That denial (what problem?)
- That undoing (I’ll make it up to you)
How do we realize wrong doing?
By reducing the sense of “outraged innocence”
2. Reaffirm Love… ( Matt. 22:39)
3. Releasing the Past … (Phil. 3:4-21)
4. Forgive by Renewing Repentance … (Lk. 17:3-4)
5. Forgiveness involves Rediscovering Relationships … (Matt. 5:23-24)
Where do you need to seek forgiveness?
Where do you need to forgive?
Is it with God?
Is it with someone else?