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Confusion exists in the Christian community
concerning the scriptural definition of
forgiveness.
Knowing how to forgive is a prerequisite
skill for living a successful life.
We want to lea to deal with any difficult
situation in a way that wins God’s
commendations.
True forgiveness is defined in the Word of
God.
The first deception regarding forgiveness is
the belief that offenders act on their own
initiative.
God is on His throne, and He will bring
specific good out of every trial we go through.
Even if you feel fine towards an offender,
you may not have forgiven him.
In Case Study #1, Dr. Debbi Dunlap sets the
stage to explore the truths of biblical
forgiveness.
A lack of forgiveness impacts our lives long
after hurt subsides.
We have not forgiven someone simply because
we no longer hold him accountable for his
offense.
Like many committed Christians, “The List
Maker,” is clueless about biblical forgiveness.
If we believe God is sovereign then we must
do as He commands when we’ve been wronged.
Leaing to biblically forgive involves leaing
to respond correctly to God when people offend
us.
There are negative affects when an offended
person insists on holding the offender
accountable.
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