(2 Corinthians 4:2 MSG) We refuse to wear masks and play games. We don’t maneuver and manipulate behind the scenes. Weeks 1 & 2: Unmasking and . Unmasking Jesus calls His followers to live a life. (Matthew 18:21-22 NLT) Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven! Unforgiveness Consequences It will you. (Matthew 18:34 NLT) Then the angry king sent the man to prison to be tortured until he had paid his entire debt. Forgiveness sets you from your . It will produce . (Hebrews 12:14-15 NLT) Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. Forgiveness replaces bitterness with . It gives an to your life. (Ephesians 4:26-27 NLT) And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. (2 Corinthians 2:10-11 NLT) When you forgive this man, I forgive him, too. And when I forgive whatever needs to be forgiven, I do so with Christ’s authority for your benefit, so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes. It hinders your FELLOWSHIP with God. (Mark 11:25 NLT) But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.” Forgiving Benefits 1. It the from bondage to freedom. 2. Says, “Noting – in full.” 3. Declares, “ !” 4. bitterness and anger. 5. Opens your life to God’s blessings. (Job 42:10 NLT) When Job prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes. In fact, the Lord gave him twice as much as before!