FORGIVENESS

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FORGIVENESS
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How to detect the erosion of a
relationship
? The erosion of a relationship begins with an
OFFENSE
? It can be intentional or unintentional
If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And
what I have forgiven . . . I have forgiven in the
sight of Christ for your sake, in order that
Satan might not outwit us. 2 CORINTHIANS 210-11
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How to detect the erosion of a
relationship
? The erosion of a relationship begins with an
OFFENSE
? It can be intentional or unintentional
? It leads to anger (some form)
? which closes the spirit
? which closes the mind and body
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How to detect the erosion of a
relationship
? The erosion of a relationship begins with an
OFFENSE
? It can be intentional or unintentional
The spirit of a man
can endure his sickness, But
as for a wounded spirit who
can bear it? Proverbs 1814
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How to correct the erosion of a
relationship
? Five responses to open a closed spirit
1. Become gentle and tender-hearted
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh
word stirs up anger. Proverbs 151
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How to correct the erosion of a
relationship
? Five responses to open a closed spirit
1. Become gentle and tender-hearted
2. Understand what the other person has gone
through really listen!
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How to correct the erosion of a
relationship
? Five responses to open a closed spirit
1. Become gentle and tender-hearted
2. Understand what the other person has gone
through really listen!
3. Acknowledge their hurt
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How to correct the erosion of a
relationship
? Five responses to open a closed spirit
1. Become gentle and tender-hearted
2. Understand what the other person has gone
through really listen!
3. Acknowledge their hurt
4. Touch the other person gently
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How to correct the erosion of a
relationship
? Five responses to open a closed spirit
1. Become gentle and tender-hearted
2. Understand what the other person has gone
through really listen!
3. Acknowledge their hurt
4. Touch the other person gently
5. Admit any offense ask for forgiveness
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How to ask for forgiveness
? It is not about justifying yourself
? It is not about explaining yourself
? It is not about what is fair
1. I did _________________
2. This hurt you.
3. Im sorry for that.
4. Will you forgive me?
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How to give for forgiveness
? It is not about making yourself feel better.
? It is not about making light of it.
? It is not about whether they deserve it.
Be kind and compassionate to one another,
forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God
forgave you. Ephesians 432
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How to give for forgiveness
? It is not about making yourself feel better.
? It is not about making light of it.
? It is not about whether they deserve it.
1. Remember all God has forgiven you
2. Decide to forgive (not a feeling)
3. Turn your anger over to God and let go
4. Restore relationship when possible
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FORGIVENESS

• What every relationship needs
  to survive.