Forgiven

Forgiveness is hard!

So WHY do it?

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Colossians 3:13

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Ephesians 4:32

And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

Matthew 6:12

Drinking Deeply from the Fountain

- A debt we cannot pay. (Matthew 18:18-26)

- A King who pays the debt (Matthew 18:27)

o Because debts don't just disappear

o Justice and mercy

Outrageous UNforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-31)

An Angry King (Matthew 18:32-35)

- Non-negotiable forgiveness

- A parable about WILLINGNESS (Matthew 18:21-22)

Why is Forgiveness Hard?

A Definition: Forgiveness is to renounce revenge and be open to reconciliation.

Tim Keller

You're not alone!

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. 16 Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Hebrews 4:14-16