Scripture tells us to forgive
Forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32 NKJV)
Not a random number
Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times? (Matthew 18:21 ESV)
It’s too easy to draw conclusions
So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. (Romans 14:12 KJV)
The Three Types of Bitterness
See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble. (Hebrews 12:15 NIV)
To Forgive is a Step Toward Freedom
That no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled. (Hebrews 12:15 ESV)
Humility and Sincerity are Key
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. (Romans 14:19 NIV)
Let’s try to become more like Him
Come now, let’s settle this. Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool. (Isaiah 1:18 NLT)
Let go of the past
Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; heal me. (Psalm 6:2a ESV)
Let it all go
He that has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. (Proverbs 25:28)
How often do we make the same mistake?
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention. (Proverbs 15:18 ESV)
It is possible with His help
Forgive us the wrongs we have done, as we forgive the wrongs that others have done to us. (Matthew 6:12 GNT)
That’s not how forgiveness works
Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Colossians 3:13 ESV)
My job is to have love
Above all things have fervent love for one another, for ‘love will cover a multitude of sins. (1 Peter 4:8)
Learn from past mistakes and put them behind
Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength. (Ephesians 6:10 CSB)
Forgiveness does not have to do with the circumstances
Forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:13 NIV)
Those who put matters in God’s hands and trust Him
Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. (Romans 12:21 NLT)
It’s not a matter of understanding, it’s a matter of forgiving
Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. (Proverbs 17:9 NLT)
I immediately grant My forgiveness
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. (Ephesians 1:7 ESV)
For the healing of the wounds
You planned something bad for me, but God produced something good from it. (Genesis 50:20)