February 5, 2023 - Forgive And Be Set Free
What is forgiveness?
"Aphiemi" = to send away, dismiss
What if I don't forgive?
"Unforgiveness imprisons, keeps pain alive, produces a bitter heart, opens the door to demonic oppression, hinders our fellowship with God.
(Matthew 16:14-15) - John MacArthur
Roadblocks to forgiveness: (Chuck Swindoll - "Counseling Insights")
1) To desire to take revenge, to pay back. A common flesh response - the deserve it!! - Romans 12:21
2) The fear that forgiveness somehow communicates approval - it does not!
Forgiveness vs Reconciliaton:
Forgiveness does not mean that the relationship is restored to normal
Reconciliation only occurs when there has been genuine repentance, with proven, ongoing change in behavior
This may take a considerable amount of time; this may or may not happen
God's desire is restored, healthy relationships!
Satan's desire is destroyed relationships
Reconciliation is God's miracle!!
"Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV)
No one ever said forgiveness is easy; it may be the most difficult thing you ever do!
Corrie ten Boom had to learn to forgive to be used by God
"To Forgive is to set a prisoner free and to discover the prisoner was you." - Corrie ten Boom
FORGIVENESS IS OF THE HEART
FORGIVE AND BE SET FREE
THIS IS THE JESUS WAY!
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