PPT-Matthew 18:21-22 Repeated Forgiveness

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 . Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”. Forgiveness. “When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person or condition by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. Forgiveness is the only way to dissolve that link and get free.” . Matthew 18:21-35. Chapter Theme: (vs.21-23) . The Law stated you could forgive the same trespass up to THREE TIMES. . Peter thought he was being generous by suggesting, SEVEN . TIMES. Jesus was pointing to . (NKJV). 14.  . “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. . 15.  . But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.. . in . Repeated Games. The Stage Game. Prisoners’ dilemma structure applies in many situations. Lovers or roommates. Colluding . oligopolists. Arms control agreements. Common-pool resources. Cooperating vampire bats. FORGIVENESS. Matthew 6:12; 14-15. 12 And . forgive us our debts, As we forgive our . debtors.. 14 . For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. . 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. (NKJV). 14.  . “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. . 15.  . But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.. How to Properly Pray. This past year’s election cycle. …. …. Has been a marathon and a roller coaster. Many are still trying to figure out what happened. A side effect has been the enhancement of our prayer lives. The Story of Joseph . & His Brothers. They Changed. Mistreated Joseph. Motivated by hate . Genesis 37:3-4. Conspired to kill him . Genesis 37:18-20. Callously ignored his cries . Genesis 37:24-25. The Unforgiving Servant. Forgiveness. Normal Jewish understanding of forgiveness. “If a brother sins against you once, forgive him; a second time, forgive him; a third time, forgive him; but a fourth time, do not forgive him!”. Matthew 6:5. -6. “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. . Not About …. “Offended” as in hurt feelings. “Getting Over It”/”Moving On”. “Forbearance”. Only God Forgives. Only God can forgive, because sin is against God.. Psalm . 51:2-4. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment.. 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. . 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..