The Biblical Steps in Forgiving

Forgiveness is a risky business. The person who we choose to forgive may not realize, or admit to the wrong. Nor will they always accept our forgiveness. But, their response is not our responsibility; we are only to be obedient to our Lord, and give the forgiveness out of love, not expecting a warm response. Remember back in episode 3 or 4 about That Elder who refused to forgive the minister for a perceived wrong he did to him is responsible for his actions to the Lord, not the minister. The minister is responsible for their response. So, the minister sought forgiveness, and he refused. That is a risk we all have to take. Also, the person who we forgive may continue in the offense, such as that Elder who kept spreading rumors about the minister. He refused to stop; but, again, this is not the responsibility of the minister. We are to allow others the freedom to disappoint us and to fail our expectations.

What You Will Hear

• Know what Christ did for you.
  
• Forgiveness releases the guilt, and stops the cycle of bitterness and dysfunction.
  
• We must be willing to take the risk.
  
• We need to cancel the betrayal.
  
• We have to give up our perceived right of revenge and retaliation.
  

Scriptures

Romans 12:19; Job 11:12-15; 2 Corinthians 7:10-13a; Proverbs 10:12; Proverbs 17:9

Mentioned

Uncommon Gospel Network

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Facebook, IG, Twitter @realpastorwaid

Alex Teamer aka ATEAM

Pastor Warren Campbell

Lena Byrd Miles

Shannon Jackson

Shay-J Entertainment

House of Noho Julian Payne

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