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When should we forgive?
Who should we forgive?
What should we forgive?
Always
Everybody
Everything
Provers 25:21-22
Who should we act like?
Jesus
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Not Jesus forgiving.
Joseph towards his brothers
Job towards friends
Stephen for those stoning him
King David forgave Saul
Why can't we forgive?
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Fear
Pride
Self-love
Jealousy/envy
Lack of faith that God can do anything
What is the result of love?
Forgiveness
What is forgiveness?
No hatred
No blaming
Not doing bad unto those who offend you
What are results of unforgiveness?
Need four
Jesus won't forgive us
God will judge us
A feeling of humiliation
Powerless prayer
Why should we forgive?
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So others will act the same towards us
Do not avenge
Jesus will forgive us as we forgive others
Do well unto those who do bad unto us
Better to remain offended
Pray for offenders
What are results of forgiveness?
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Unity
Blessing
Freedom from guilt and anxiety
Strength
Effective prayer
Peace
How many times did Jesus tell peter to forgive?
70 times 7 times
What is the memory verse?
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord rewards you
What are the characteristics of love?
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Patient Protects
Kind Trusts
No envy Hopes
Does not boast Perseveres
Not proud
Not rude
Not easily angered
How do we heap coals on our enemies head by giving them food and water?
Repay evil with kindness-be nice to them when they're mean to you- confuse them