FORGIVENESS
A. We Need Forgiveness Matthew 6:12 – “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” (The Lord’s Prayer)
1. I John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins . . .”
2. Lam. 3:22 – “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not.”
B. We Must Forgive Matthew 6:14-15 – “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you . . . ”
1. Matthew 18:23-35 – The unmerciful servant
2. Matthew 18:21-22 – “How often shall my brother sin . . . ”
3. I Samuel 24:7 – David and Saul
C. We Can’t Hold Bad Feelings Ephesians 4:26- “Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry.” (NLT)
1. Hebrews 12:15 – The root of bitterness
2. Book of Esther – Haman
D. We Must Love I John 4:20 – “If a man say, I love God and hates his brother, he is a liar. . . ” (You have seen your brother, but not seen God)
1. Matthew 5:23-24 – “Be reconciled to your brother”
2. Luke 23:34 – Jesus – “Father, forgive them . . . ”