2. Dance of the Porcupines

3. The Problem with Porcupines!

4. Matthew 18:21-35

5. Forgiveness

6. 1. It is not excusing the past... What Forgiveness is Not…

7. 1. It is not excusing the past… 2. It is not forgetting or ignoring… What Forgiveness is Not…

8. 1. It is not excusing the past… 2. It is not forgetting or ignoring… 3. It is not reconciliation… What Forgiveness is Not…

9. Forgiveness

10. Dance of the porcupines…

11. 1. The Lord is the source of forgiveness Forgiveness

12.  Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13

13. 1. The Lord is the source of forgiveness 2. Forgiveness is a decision Forgiveness

14.  And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins. Mark 11:25

15. 1. The Lord is the source of forgiveness 2. Forgiveness is a decision 3. When you are praying for and wishing well for the other person, you have arrived at forgiveness Forgiveness

16.  You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you… Matthew 5: 43-44

17. Why Forgiveness? Forgive us our debts, as we have also forgiven our debtors… (Matt. 6:12 NIV)

18. Will the dance of the porcupines happen? Only when forgiveness is present!