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WE’VE BEEN FORGIVEN Psalm 32:1-5 Psalm 103:2-4, 8-13 John 1:29 Ephesians 1:7 1 Timothy 1:15-16 1 John 1:7-9. WE’VE BEEN CALLED TO FORGIVE Matthew 6:14-15 Mark 11:25-26 Luke 17:1-5 Ephesians 4:31-32 Colossians 3:13 Matthew 18:15-17 Matthew 5:23-24. Forgiveness Isn’t
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WE’VE BEEN FORGIVEN Psalm 32:1-5 Psalm 103:2-4, 8-13 John 1:29 Ephesians 1:7 1 Timothy 1:15-16 1 John 1:7-9
WE’VE BEEN CALLED TO FORGIVE Matthew 6:14-15 Mark 11:25-26 Luke 17:1-5 Ephesians 4:31-32 Colossians 3:13 Matthew 18:15-17 Matthew 5:23-24
Forgiveness Isn’t Ignoring or avoiding Forgetting The automatic regaining of trust The magical removal of consequences Instant emotional healing A restoration of the same relationship Leverage for the future
Forgiveness IS A choice Letting go of the “right” to get even Setting aside the resentment and grudge Removing the mental road blocks A giant step towards healing Moving on An opportunity to display compassion
Signs You’ve Extended It The first thought you have about them isn’t the offense they inflicted The second thought you have about them isn’t a “get-even” fantasy You’ve stopped hoping and looking for them to fail/fall You’re able and willing to think and express positive thoughts about them. You’re willing to show mercy to them, with no strings attached.