Crash and Learn: Letting Go of Bitterness

“‘Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.’“ Matthew 6:12

“‘If you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.’” Matthew 6:15

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35

“Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Matthew 18:21

“I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” Matthew 18:22

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32

1. God’s forgiveness is selfless.

“Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” Acts 7:60

2. God’s forgiveness is unlimited.

3. God’s forgiveness is repeated.

The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. Lamentations 3:22-23

4. God’s forgiveness is unfair.

“When I saw the image of my father in his face, my enemy became my brother.”