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Apologizing To Those You Hurt. Getting Past Your Past. Getting Past Your Past. Labels Forgiveness Personal Failures. Apologizing To Those You Hurt. Getting Past Your Past. Matthew 5:21-22 (NIV).
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Apologizing To Those You Hurt Getting Past Your Past
Getting Past Your Past • Labels • Forgiveness • Personal Failures
Apologizing To Those You Hurt Getting Past Your Past
Matthew 5:21-22 (NIV) “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment.”
Matthew 5:23-24 (NIV) Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.
Matthew 5:9 (NIV) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Peacemakers —Not Peacekeepers Peacekeepers often avoid confrontation to keep peace Peacemakersembrace confrontation to make peace
Peacemaking Points The greatest enemy to peacemaking is pride The greatest friend to peacemaking is humility
Proverbs 11:2 (NIV) When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
How to ApologizeWith Integrity • Admit To Specific Actions and Attitudes • Don’t Make Excuses • Accept the Consequences • Change Your Behavior • Ask For Forgiveness
Romans 12:18 (NIV) If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Getting Past Your Past • Labels • Forgiveness • Personal Failures • Asking for Forgiveness
Apologizing To Those You Hurt Getting Past Your Past