3. INGRATITUDE Matthew 18:21-35 We must learn to appreciate how much God has forgiven us The debt others owe us does not begin to compare to the debt God has forgiven us

4. PRIDE Luke 15:25-30 We must learn to overlook offenses - Prov. 19:11 We must humble ourselves - James 4:10 We must be merciful - James 2:13

5. WORLDLINESS James 3:13-18 The wisdom of the world brings about bitter envy and selfishness The wisdom from above is pure, peaceable, gentle, willing yield, and full of mercy We are to be transformed by the wisdom from above, not conformed to the wisdom of the world - Romans 12:2

6. THE FORGIVENESS “MYTHS” The “Forgive-and-Forget” Myth “They Have To Say They’re Sorry” “I Just Can’t Let It Go”

7. Overcoming Barriers To Forgiveness INGRATITUDE PRIDE WORLDLINESS THE FORGIVENESS “MYTHS”