Dance of the Porcupines

The Problem with Porcupines!

Matthew 18:21-35

Forgiveness

1. It is not excusing the past...

What Forgiveness is Not…

1. It is not excusing the past…

2. It is not forgetting or ignoring…

What Forgiveness is Not…

1. It is not excusing the past…

2. It is not forgetting or ignoring…

3. It is not reconciliation…

What Forgiveness is Not…

Forgiveness

Dance of the porcupines…

1. The Lord is the source of forgiveness

Forgiveness

Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Colossians 3:13

1. The Lord is the source of forgiveness

2. Forgiveness is a decision

Forgiveness

And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.

Mark 11:25

1. The Lord is the source of forgiveness

2. Forgiveness is a decision

3. When you are praying for and wishing well for the other person, you have arrived

at forgiveness

Forgiveness

You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you…

Matthew 5: 43-44

Why Forgiveness?

Forgive us our debts, as we have also forgiven our debtors… (Matt. 6:12 NIV)

Will the dance of the porcupines happen?

Only when forgiveness is present!