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Welcome to our session together today. We are planning to examine the topic of REAL LIBERATION and what it means to each of us personally.

2. HIS WALK TO FREEDOM, TO LIBERATION
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HIS WALK TO FREEDOM, TO LIBERATION
27 years in prison
Released in 1990
Internal anger kept him prisoner
HIS WALK TO FREEDOM, TO LIBERATION Nelson Mandela told the story of being released after 27 years in prison. It wasn’t long after his release that he realised that the way his internal feelings of anger were holding him as a hostage and a prisoner of the past.

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27 years in prison
Released in 1990
Internal anger kept him prisoner
Key to his prison was in his own pocket
He sensed that he was stuck in anger mode. Mr Mandela explained that he realised that his anger had made a prison of his mind and that the key to this prison was in his own pocket.

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It became clear to him that freedom from prison could only happen in his own mind.
It became clear to him that freedom from prison could only happen in his own mind.

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HIS WALK TO FREEDOM, TO LIBERATION
What if he had not made a decision to look his past in the face in order to have inner liberation?
What if he had not made a decision to face his past and receive release from the shackles of the past that he needed? The history of our country would probably have had to be rewritten. He would never have experienced the Long Walk to Freedom and our present may have been very different.

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Anger not dealt with becomes destructive!
Those same feelings would do the same to you and I if we become stuck in the same place that he was.
Because anger not dealt with becomes destructive! Those same feelings would do exactly the same to your and I if we become stuck in the same place.

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Anger
Stress pumps the body full of damaging stress hormones
They act as poisons within the body.
Science tells us that stress pumps the body full of damaging stress hormones. They act as poisons within the body.

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Blood is pumped away from the digestive system causing one to suffer from digestive problems and knots in your stomach
Blood is pumped away from the digestive system causing one to suffer from digestive problems and knots in your stomach.

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If you are angry, don’t sin by nursing your grudge…
Don’t let the sun go down while you are angry…
The Bible has very wise words of advice. It says, if you are angry, don’t sin by nursing your grudge. Don’t let the sun go down while you are angry. One version of the Bible ends with “get over it quickly”.
Job_18:4 You are only hurting yourself with your anger. Will the earth be deserted because you are angry? Will God move mountains to satisfy you?
Psa_37:8 Don't give in to worry or anger; it only leads to trouble.
Pro_25:28 If you cannot control your anger, you are as helpless as a city without walls, open to attack.
Pro_29:11 Stupid people express their anger openly, but sensible people are patient and hold it back.

10. Real Liberation Anger Anger is a normal emotion Even God becomes angry
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Anger is a normal emotion
Even God becomes angry
The way you handle your anger will make a difference
Anger is a normal emotion. The Bible tells us in many places that even God becomes angry. If you are angry then you probably have a very good reason for feeling the way that you do. What makes a powerful difference is how you manage your anger.

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Staying angry causes acid to be pumped into your blood stream.
This acid burns holes inside of your body. It hurts it
Staying angry causes acid to be pumped into your blood stream. This acid burns holes inside of your body. It hurts it.

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When you make the decision to deal with un-forgiveness, anger, bitterness, resentment and grudges then you stop playing the victim on your own life stage.
When you make the decision to deal with un-forgiveness, anger, bitterness, resentment and grudges then you stop playing the victim on your own life stage.

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You stop giving the people who are causing these emotions control over how you feel.
You see, they are not being hurt by your ongoing feelings.
Only you are.
You stop giving the people who are causing these emotions control over how you feel. You see, they are not being hurt by your ongoing feelings. Only you are.

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Your emotions can cause chronic anxiety, emotional pain and even cancer.
It can ruin your life
It can stop you from ever learning to know who you really are
Your emotions can cause chronic anxiety, emotional pain and even cancer. It can ruin your life. It can stop you from ever learning to know who you really and who the real person is that God wants you to be.

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Do you remember the Truth and Reconciliation Commission with Desmond Tutu as one of its leaders?
Do you remember the Truth and Reconciliation Commission with Desmond Tutu as one of its leaders?

16. People came there to seek forgiveness and to learn to forgive.
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People came there to seek forgiveness and to learn to forgive.
People came there to seek forgiveness and to learn to forgive.

17. Real Liberation Forgiveness
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Forgiveness
Stop and think about your relationship with God.
Do you need him to forgive you?
Stop and think about your relationship with God. Do you need him to forgive you?

18. Do you need a Truth and Reconciliation Commission of your own?
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Do you need a Truth and Reconciliation Commission of your own?
Do you need a Truth and Reconciliation Commission of your own? Matthew 18 tells you how to hold this commission.

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“If someone does something to hurt you, you should go and talk with him, no matter how painful that may be. If the two of you can come to an understanding, you’re brothers again”.
If someone does something to hurt you, you should go and talk with him, no matter how painful that may be. If the two of you can come to an understanding, you’re brothers again.
Matthew 18:15

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“If someone does something to hurt you, you should go and talk with him, no matter how painful that may be. If the two of you can come to an understanding, you’re brothers again”.
That’s tough! It isn’t easy to go and talk to someone who has hurt you. One needs to be very careful how one approaches this issue. There is one way that works most of the time.
Matthew 18:15

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“If someone does something to hurt you, you should go and talk with him, no matter how painful that may be. If the two of you can come to an understanding, you’re brothers again”.
The last thing that anyone wants is an argument. Choose to not tell the person how bad he is. We fall into this trap so easily and then lose control.
Matthew 18:15

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“If someone does something to hurt you, you should go and talk with him, no matter how painful that may be. If the two of you can come to an understanding, you’re brothers again”.
Rather, after prayer for help from heaven, tell them HOW YOU FEEL about what they have done. Say it quietly and gently.

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“If someone does something to hurt you, you should go and talk with him, no matter how painful that may be. If the two of you can come to an understanding, you’re brothers again”.
What a pleasure and privilege it will be to forgive if the person asks for forgiveness. But what if the person does not ask forgiveness. What is the Bible’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission advice?

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“But if he won’t listen to you, then ask two others to go with you so that whatever the two of you talk about can be verified.”
Matt 18:16 says: But if he won’t listen to you, then ask two others to go with you so that whatever the two of you talk about can be verified. So you need to take someone who is wise with you to re-discuss the issue. Again you only tell the person how you are feeling about what happened.
Matthew 18:16

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“If he refuses to listen to all of you, take the matter to the church. If he doesn’t listen to the church, then treat him as one who needs to be brought back to the Lord.”
You have let the person know that you are feeling challenged by what has happened. You are giving the burden of your unhappiness over to him. Give yourself permission to forgive him even if he does not ask for forgiveness. .
Matthew 18:17

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“If he refuses to listen to all of you, take the matter to the church. If he doesn’t listen to the church, then treat him as one who needs to be brought back to the Lord.”
Ask God for power to do this. You will find that He will supply your need
This doesn’t mean that you won’t feel hurt. But it will mean emotional freedom for you
Matthew 18:17

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“If he refuses to listen to all of you, take the matter to the church. If he doesn’t listen to the church, then treat him as one who needs to be brought back to the Lord.”
He now knows you are experiencing a challenge. You are handing the burden over to him. Be prepared to walk out of it even if he does not ask for forgiveness. Ask and He will supply you with what you need.
Matthew 18:17

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Guilt
Guilt comes to all of us just as it WILL bother the person who has wronged you
Guilt comes to all of us just as it WILL bother the person who has wronged you.

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Guilt
He might hide it from his mind but it will get to his body.
Guilt causes chemicals that poison and damage the body.
He might hide it from his mind but it will get to his body. You see, guilt causes chemicals that poison and damage the body.

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Guilt
Its effects will be there even if you try and bury it.
For our own sakes we need to let go.
Its effects will be there even if you try and bury it. For our own sakes we need to let go.

31. Forgiving and Forgiveness
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Forgiving and Forgiveness
When you ask and experience forgiveness from God then it becomes easier to forgive others.
You are then no longer the prisoner of those who have hurt you.
When you ask and experience forgiveness from God then it becomes easier to forgive others. You are then no longer the prisoner of those who have hurt you.

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Forgiving and Forgiveness
Your chances of getting arthritis, heart attacks, cancers, depression and anxiety disorders experiences, drops.
Don’t let these emotions and feelings shorten your life.
Your chances of getting arthritis, heart attacks, cancers, depression and anxiety disorders experiences drops. Don’t let these emotions and feelings shorten your lives.

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Forgiving and letting go will allow you to experience the REAL LIBERATION that God wishes you to have in Him.
Do it! Make REAL LIBERATION yours.
Forgiving and letting go will allow you to experience the REAL LIBERATION that God wishes you to have in Him. Do it! Make REAL LIBERATION yours.

34. Tomorrow night = Real Trust
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Tomorrow night = Real Trust
Tomorrow night we move to the topic of Real Trust which is one of the most important issues in our relationships with others and with God.