PPT-Would you FORGIVE this….

Hardest to forgive Easy to forgive Friends forget to sit with you at lunch Friends choose not to sit with you at lunch Your brother borrowed your X box game without asking and accidently broke it. Not for them but for yourself Harriet Nelson In many cases of interpersonal injury the offending party never apologizes never asks for forgiveness and often is not physically or emotionally available to make any kind of repairs But the injured party Activity Time 60 minutes Time to Get Ready 15 minutes What You Need 1 set of Organism Cards 1 piece of paper 1 pencil 1 pair of scissors optional 1 set of Newly Discovered Organism Cards Getting Ready Make 1 set each of Organism Cards and Newly Disc Matthew 18:21-35. Luke 17:3,4. Mat 18:21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? . Mat 18:22 Jesus . saith. unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. . Forgiveness vs. Rejection. Clearing the record of those who have wronged me and not holding a grudge.. In the business community, two men can never shake hands on a deal when their fists are clenched. This is not a real hand shake, and the deal will more than likely fail.. The Importance of Forgiveness. Forgiveness. Forgiveness is typically defined as the process of concluding resentment, indignation or anger as a result of a perceived offence, difference or mistake and or ceasing to demand punishment or restitution.. God . never does wrong!. 1. 1. Sin by its very definition is the . violation of God’s law. (1 John 3:4).. 2. It is God who defines . what’s right. and . what’s wrong.. 3. In an . absolute sense. Matthew 18:21-35. Peter’s Question…. Then Peter came up and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?" Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven. . of Forgiveness. . Can You Afford To Be Unforgiving?. Arlene R. Taylor PhD. www.arlenetaylor.org. Brain References. Relationships, Health, Forgiveness. Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc. C. S. Lewis. “We say a great many things in church (and out of church too) without thinking of what we are saying.”. What is forgiveness?. “Real forgiveness means looking steadily at the sin, the sin that is left over without any excuse, after all allowance has been made…. 2010 LLC Phoenix Winter Services. Congregation and Youth Discussion – Feb. 26. A Lesson of The Lord Jesus. All should take heed. Each of us will cause offense. Each of us will be offended. We are taught by Jesus how to take care of one another and help each other remain on the way. Do you want to go to Heaven? . Matthew 6:14-15. HOW?. Forgive…. When those who sin REPENT – Like God in Christ forgives us . (Lk. 17:3, Eph. 4:32, Acts 8:22) . With heart of COMPASSION for the one who has sinned . How often… shall I forgive?. Note the irony of the question coming from Peter. . How many times has Peter offended Jesus, or in some way opposed his mission? How many more times will he betray Jesus before the end of his life? . Matthew 6.14-15. For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. . Ephesians . 4:32—. Be kind and compassionate to one another, . forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.. Colossians . 3:13—. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. .