1. Do you want your heavenly Father to forgive you? Do you want to go to Heaven? Matthew 6:14-15 HOW?

2. Forgive… When those who sin REPENT – Like God in Christ forgives us (Lk. 17:3, Eph. 4:32, Acts 8:22) With heart of COMPASSION for the one who has sinned (Matt. 18: 21-35, 2 Cor. 2:7)

3. Forgive… Overlook the CONSEQUENCES of Sin? – David (2 Sam. 12:13 -14, 22) – Spies (Num. 14:19-23, Psm. 99:8) – Forgive an embezzler of funds and keep him as treasurer? – Forgive an unfaithful spouse, and trust the mate unconditionally?

4. Forgive… When there is NO REPENTANCE for sin against you? – Just have a “spirit of forgiveness” – Be “Willing to forgive”?

5. Forgive… When there is NO REPENTANCE for sin against you? – “send away” by.. – Resisting Revenge – Turn it over to God (Rom. 12:19) – Bless them in prayer (Lk. 6:28, Matt. 5:44, LK. 23:34) – Rejoice not in their calamities (Prov. 24:17) – Be willing to come to their relief (Ex. 23:4, Rom. 12:20-21) – Be Willing to Reconcile and have peace (Rom. 12:18, Matt. 5:23-24)

6. Do you want your heavenly Father to forgive you? Do you want to go to Heaven? Matthew 6:14-15 HOW? Conditionally - Repentance Compassionately Without sending away the consequences of sin Busy in service – waiting for Repentance