Forgive One Another
When we do life with others as we ought to (Koinonia), it is not a question of IF we will be hurt, offended or wronged but WHEN will we will be hurt, wronged and offended. Is unforgiveness currently affecting our connection to others? Is the unforgiven hurt we experienced in the past holding us back from the great things God has for us now in this congregation? It may be hard, one of the hardest things we can do, but will we obey God's command to forgive one another? Unforgiveness doesn’t change the past, but it can imprison the present. Forgiveness doesn’t excuse the wrong; it releases us to walk in the freedom Christ has given us.
Scriptures referenced: Ephesians 4:31-32; Colossians 3:12-13; Matthew 6:9-15; Matthew 18:21-22; Genesis 4:24; Matthew 18:23-35; Hebrews 12:15; Matthew 6:14-15; 2 Corinthians 2:10-11; Genesis 50:20.
