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Matthew 6:12,14 & 15

Central Theme

When we refuse to forgive others, God will also refuse to forgive us.

I. FORGIVE WITH AN AUTHENTIC HEART (v.12)

a. Clarity of Sin

b. Control of Sin

c. Cost of Sin

Principle # 1

Not to forgive means to devalue the power of God to foster relational harmony

II. FORGIVE WITH AN APOLOGETIC HEART (v.14)

a. Forgiveness from Our God

b. Forgiveness from Ourselves

c. Forgiveness from Others

 

PAGPAPATAWA - PAGPAPATAWAD

Principle #2

Not to forgive means to deny the common ground of the need to be forgiven by God.

 

III. FORGIVE WITH AN ACCOUNTABLE HEART (vv.14-15)

a. Clear Directive

b. Conditional Demand

c. Christ-like Decision

Principle #3

Not to forgive means to disobey the command of God to forgive.

 

I PRAY THAT WE WILL…

FORGIVE WITH AN AUTHENTIC HEART     

FORGIVE WITH AN APOLOGETIC HEART 

FORGIVE WITH AN ACCOUNTABLE HEART

Vision: To see equipped members fulfilling the Great Commission.