What Forgiveness Looks Like

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What Forgiveness Looks Like 3 From the heart, Matthew 18:35 (Unlimited, Lk. 17:4) 2 Our forgiveness compels us to forgive, Matt. 6:12, 14-15 (Col. 3:12-13) 1 God’s forgiveness: Love, mercy and grace Psalm 32:1-2; Romans 5:8-9

Understanding Forgiveness 1 “To send away, to release” Matt. 18:35 Ex. Send away a spouse in divorce, 1 Cor. 7:11 2 Jesus had a forgiving heart, Luke 23:34 Forgives sinners who come in faith, Mark 2:5 3 We must follow His example, Luke 6:40 Understanding Forgiveness

Looking at Forgiveness Forgiveness acknowledges the hurt caused by sin, Luke 23:34 Does not dwell on the hurt, 1 Cor. 13:4, 6 God is hurt by our sins against Him, Genesis 3:11; Mark 3:5; Ephesians 4:30 Forgiveness dwells on the remedy, Romans 5:8; Luke 17:3-4; James 5:16, 19-20

Looking at Forgiveness Forgiveness releases the offender of his offense, Luke 23:34 The forgiving heart is ready to forgive Not bribed, cajoled, manipulated It is eager to restore the damage done by sin, Matthew 18:25-27, 15 Many will not be forgiven because of not forgiving others, Matthew 18:27-30, 34-35

Looking at Forgiveness Forgiveness lets go of resentment, Romans 12:19-21 It does not seek vengeance; it does good to its enemies, Exo. 23:4-5 (Matt. 5:43-46) “Forgive it and meditate no revenge”, Prov. 19:11 cf. Joseph, Genesis 50:15-21 Unwillingness to forgive is the fruit of a bitter, resentful and hardened heart, Ephesians 4:31-32

Looking at Forgiveness Forgiveness is an act of grace, Eph. 1:7 Undeserved, not earned, yet freely offered and given Does not rejoice in another person’s sins, Proverbs 24:17-18 Does not rejoice in the pain sin brings on others, because it understands we all deserve death due to our own sins (Rom. 3:23; 6:23) Expresses compassion, knowing its own need for mercy, Matt. 18:27; Luke 6:37-38

Does not know what forgiveness looks like THE WORLD Does not know what forgiveness looks like Matt. 11:28-30 CHRISTIANS We know it is... -From the heart -Out of mercy -Action of release -Redemption and restoration