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Asking for Forgiveness

Christmas

A Time For-giving

Matthew 5:23-26 (MSG)

(Jesus) "This is how I want you to conduct yourself in these matters. If you enter your place of worship and, about to make an offering, you suddenly remember a grudge a friend has against you, abandon your offering, leave immediately, go to this friend and make things right. Then and only then, come back and

work things out with God. "Or say you're out on the street and an old enemy accosts you. Don't lose a minute. Make the first move; make things right with him. After all, if you leave the first move to him, knowing his track record, you're likely to end up in court, maybe even jail. If that happens, you won't get out without a stiff fine.

Matthew 5:23-26 (MSG)

Asking for Forgiveness

• Stop – Acknowledge those You Hurt

Matthew 5:23 (NIV)

"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar.

Seeking your forgivness

Asking for Forgiveness

• Stop – Acknowledge those You Hurt

• Turn – Take the Step to Make it Right

Matthew 5:24 (NIV)

First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.

Matthew 5:25 (NIV)

"Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court.”

Proverbs 6:2-3 (NIV)

If you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth, then do this, my son, to free yourself, since you have fallen into your neighbor's hands: Go and humble yourself; press your plea with your neighbor!

Asking for Forgiveness

• Stop – Acknowledge those You Hurt

• Turn – Take the Step to Make it Right

• Go – in a Different Direction

Matthew 5:25-26 (NIV)

Do it while you are still with him on the way, or he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. I tell you the truth, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.

Thoughts on forgivness

When AskingFor Forgiveness

• Speak Face to Face

Galatians 2:11 (MSG)

When Peter came to Antioch, I had a face-to-face confrontation with him because he was clearly out of line.

When AskingFor Forgiveness

• Speak Face to Face

• Remember My Part – God’s Part

Romans 12:18 (NIV)

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Asking for Forgiveness

• Stop – Acknowledge those You Hurt

• Turn – Take the Step to Make it Right

• Go – in a Different Direction

Asking for Forgiveness

Christmas

A Time For-giving