Jesus wants to settle some accounts!  He says 70 X 7! 

The practice of forgiveness comes from a place of compassion that allows us to release and forgive. Church, we get to be the carriers, the agents of forgiveness for the world to see, so we can point people to Jesus! 

Forgiveness in the "C"hurch has been made attractive and not very practical or useful. Forgiveness is necessary, and we've made it unnecessary. Jesus is addressing issues and showing us areas where we haven't released and forgiven people of debts, and He wants to tackle the complacency that has given us up to a place of avoiding the practice of forgiveness. 

How do we practice forgiveness?
We must know what it looks like! Eph 4 : 31-32
We must look to Jesus - our greatest example of forgiveness! Col. 3 : 12 
We must deliver forgiveness. Matt 6 : 14 - 15


21 Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. 23 Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. 24 And when he had begun to settle accounts, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. 25 But as he was not able to pay, his master commanded that he be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and that payment be made. 26 The servant therefore fell down before him, saying, ‘Master, have patience with me, and I will pay you all.’ 27 Then the master of that servant was moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt. Matthew 18 : 21-27

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Functional Forgiveness | Chris Pollard | The Roads Church Norris City IL

Offense is a trap that holds us captive and creates casualties. You might be the recipient of offense, BUT you might be the offender. 

NINE WAYS OFFENSE ATTACKS

1. Starts in our MIND
2. Comes after our HEART
3. Attacks our VISION
4. Comes at the MOMENT OF BREAKTHROUGH
5. Attacks RELATIONSHIPS
6. Affects our HEARING
7. Causes UNFORGIVENESS
8. Steals our TIME
9. Affects our PERSONAL ECONOMY

God has freedom for us today! We get to choose to shut the door or open the door to offense. We must use the Word of God to combat offense, and cut it off at the roots. 

Is there anyone you have offense against?
Is there anyone you need to forgive?

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Exposing Offense - 9 Ways Offense Attacks | Mona DeVous | The Roads Church Norris City IL

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Faith and Unforgiveness. - by Dr. Ngozi Ekeke

One of the most self defeating conditions of life a person can impose on themselves, is to harbor an unforgiving spirit in their heart toward another person. What are the relational and emotional ramifications of this choice? More importantly, what are the spiritual consequences imposed on refusing to forgive those who offend you? In today's Templates of Truth, pastor, author, and speaker, Rick M Smith, shares Biblical insights that reveal the divine judgments applied to the unforgiving heart.

The Divine Judgment Imposed on Unforgiveness

Today’s topic touches on a question many struggle with: “Will God forgive me?” Thinking that the good Lord will not forgive us typically comes from an inward-focused, insecure person who needs a gospel recalibration: Who the Son has set free is free indeed (John 8:36). The gospel liberates us from all of our past sins, no matter how hideous or overwhelming they seem. Jesus has already completed the work of forgiveness—you don’t have to live under the weight of guilt any longer.

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Day 19 – Living Boldly: "Will God Forgive Me?"

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Pastor, author, & speaker Rick M. Smith has been a student and teacher of Scripture for more than 40 years.  In addition, he is a recording artist and voice-over artist with over 50 years of experience in audio-visual broadcast services.

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Rick launched the Life Over Coffee global training network in 2008 to bring hope and help for you and others by creating resources that spark conversations for transformation. His primary responsibilities are resource creation and leadership development, which he does through speaking, writing, podcasting, and educating.

In 1990 he earned a BA in Theology and, in 1991, a BS in Education. In 1993, he received his ordination into Christian ministry, and in 2000 he graduated with an MA in Counseling from The Master's University. In 2006 he was recognized as a Fellow of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).

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