IS the debt NOT Pretending happened. “…his master was filled with pity for him, and he released him and forgave his debt.” -Matthew 18:27 NLT
IS Giving to God NOT Saying the wrong was .
“Never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God.” -Romans 12:19 NLT
IS An act of NOT Waiting until you like forgiving.
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” -Ephesians 4:32 NLT
IS A decision that may need to be NOT Always a emotional moment.
“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!’” -Matthew 18:21–22 NLT
- People are human and will probably mess up again. Just like me!!
IS Freedom from and NOT Freedom from all for the offender.
“Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you.” -Hebrews 12:15 NLT
IS Something you can do even if the other person apologizes NOT Dependent on the other person first.
“When you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.” -Mark 11:25 NLT
IS A step toward reconciliation when reconciliation is NOT The as reconciliation.
“Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.” -ROMANS 12:18 NLT
“Forgiveness does not change what happened; it changes who gets to carry it.”