FORGIVENESS

 *22/01/2023*


*FOURTH SUNDAY SERVICE*


TOPIC:

*FORGIVENESS*


Text:

Romans 3:10,23

2 Corinthians 5:10

Matthew 25:31-34,41


We need to be forgiven by God in order to be saved. Jesus' blood is the only way for this to happen.

We must humble ourselves and forgive others in order to receive forgiveness.


*Forgiveness Through Christ's Blood*

What can we do to save our soul?

We cannot save ourselves, but we can accept the plan that God has provided for us.

Ephesians 1:7

1 Peter 1:18-19

Hebrews 9:22


*Unforgiveness Brings Bondage*

When we experience Christ's gracious forgiveness, we receive peace. To retain this peace, it is necessary to forgive others.

Matthew 6:14-15; 18:23-35

Hating someone, holding an offense, or harboring a grudge causes many negative effects. The person who allows such attitudes in his life becomes miserable. His health suffers, as do his relationships.

When we don't forgive others, it brings about a bondage to our souls that could be compared to being enslaved by people or bound by a substance addiction. *This unforgiveness causes a bitterness within us. It locks in sorrow, anger and strife; it locks out joy, love and fellowship*

This bitterness is a result of a proud spirit that seeks to keep score and gain revenge for perceived and real wrongs.

*If we refuse to release our offended feelings, they will eventually control us* *We will be in bondage to them as well as in the bondage of sin before God*


*Unconditional forgiveness*

Jesus taught that the only way for us to grant forgiveness to others is in the way He has forgiven us.

*We are to forgive regardless of the nature or gravity of the offense against us, the number of offenses, or the character of the offender*

We are to show unconditional mercy as God has shown mercy to us. *As we humble ourselves and extend forgiveness to others, God opens the way for us to seek forgiveness for our own mistakes and sins*

God fully forgives all who come to Him with a humble and repentant spirit.


*Come to God*

John 6:44

Psalms 34:18; 51:16-17

2 Corinthians 5:17

Hebrews 8:12


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