Sunday, August 9, 2026 BIG IDEA: Bitterness That Binds Must Fall 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 Why Forgive? Because we have been (Eph. 4:32) to God (Romans 12:18) To gain of our lives from hurt emotions (Genesis 4:1-8) So we won’t become and defile those around us (Hebrews 12:14-15) What Forgiveness is NOT: Dependent upon (2 Corinthians 5:19) Pretending you weren’t Saying the action wasn’t Not Approving (John 8:11) Not Justifying Relieving people of their Not Excusing Not Pardoning Not Blindness (1 Corinthians 13:5) “kakon”- Evil Giving immediate (Hebrews 8:12) What Forgiveness IS: A ! A ! Getting your own right with God An Inner Condition (Matthew 12:34) Choosing to keep no of wrong Refusing to ! (1 John 4:18) Not maligning/vilifying Being (Luke 6:36) Being (Philippians 4:5) “epieikes” – Forbearance/Tolerance Banishing Greatest weight loss program ever! Four Steps In The Forgiveness Process: ! – Do Not Deny Your Feelings ! – Avoid the Consequences ! – Refuse To Be A Victim ! – Event vs. Process Conclusion: Stop Ringing The Bell! Let Go Of The Rope!