Monday, January 31, 2005
Is it Possible to Forgive and Forget?
Why is Forgiveness so important?
Love's greatest expression and greatest challenge.
Why is Forgiveness so difficult?
Remember, forgiveness is :
NOT minimizing the wrong.
NOT denial or disregard the consequences.
NOT reconcilation (it takes only one to forgive, two to reconcile)
NOT amnesia - not forgetting the wrong at once, but the bitterness fades.
NOT ignoring your righteous anger.
What is true forgiveness?
Giving up my right to get even or hold a grudge (Eph 4:31)
Letting go of bitterness.
Breaking the shell of a killer
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/153212_ridgwaymain19.html
Why must I forgive others?
He forgave us - it mirrors God's character (Eph 4:32)
Because God commands us in order to experience the wholeness of forgiveness.
For our own release.
How do I forgive others?
There is no innate talent.
Read books, pray, counseling.
Suggested : "Overcoming Hurts and Anger" by Dwight Carlson, "Forgive and Forget" Lewis Smedes (click title link above), anything by David Augsberger.
Love's greatest expression and greatest challenge.
Why is Forgiveness so difficult?
Remember, forgiveness is :
NOT minimizing the wrong.
NOT denial or disregard the consequences.
NOT reconcilation (it takes only one to forgive, two to reconcile)
NOT amnesia - not forgetting the wrong at once, but the bitterness fades.
NOT ignoring your righteous anger.
What is true forgiveness?
Giving up my right to get even or hold a grudge (Eph 4:31)
Letting go of bitterness.
Breaking the shell of a killer
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/153212_ridgwaymain19.html
Why must I forgive others?
He forgave us - it mirrors God's character (Eph 4:32)
Because God commands us in order to experience the wholeness of forgiveness.
For our own release.
How do I forgive others?
There is no innate talent.
Read books, pray, counseling.
Suggested : "Overcoming Hurts and Anger" by Dwight Carlson, "Forgive and Forget" Lewis Smedes (click title link above), anything by David Augsberger.
