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Our Father. The greatest wrong of all. . Think. . . Romans 5 v 8 While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

“Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name, your kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil, for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen” Our Father.

Our Father. We are forgiven only if. . Matt 6: 13 -15 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

Our Father. . . if we forgive ‘love your enemies expect nothing in return and your reward will be great…and you will be pardoned’ Luke 6 35 -37 ‘He answered: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and, 'Love your neighbour as yourself’ Luke 10: 27 Parable of the unforgiving servant Matthew 18 23 -35

Our Father. “Holding on to unforgiveness is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. ” Anon

Our Father. In unforgiveness we. . . • are haunted by hurt • attempt to bury the pain • take revenge • kid ourselves • allow a root of bitterness to develop • damage our relationship with God

Our Father. The dictionary says forgiveness is. . the mental, and/or spiritual process of ceasing to feel resentment, indignation or anger against another person for a perceived offence, difference or mistake, or ceasing to demand punishment or restitution

Our Father. Forgiveness is not. . . • saying the wrong done was not important • forgetting • reversing or cancelling • the same as reconciliation • an instant analgesic

Our Father. Forgiveness is not. . . • something weak people do • a reason to stay in a hurtful situation • dependent on the person who caused the pain being sorry • always a single event

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