Forgiveness – A Sermon

Forgiveness is a necessity. How to forgive others. How to get over the past.
Anger, Bitterness And Unforgiveness Can Lead To Health Problems:
One of the hardest things is trying to forgive when we carry the offense for others. Abused children, e.g.

Forgiveness Is An Act Of The Will
We May Not Feel Like Forgiving, But Forgiveness Is An Act Of The Will, Not Of The Emotions. It Is A Decision. We Decide To Obey Jesus And Forgive And Our Emotions Get Cleaned Up Afterwards. We Will Never Feel Like Forgiving Beforehand.
Forgiveness is NOT reconciliation.
Forgiveness does not mean trust is reestablished unless the behavior changes.
Forgiveness does not depend upon their apology or recognition of wrong. Forgiveness is for YOUR sake. Reconciliation requires the other party to recognize their wrong and ask for forgiveness.