Matthew 18:21-35

“Asking Forgiveness, Consequences and Restitution”

Vs 21-35

“Then Peter came to him and asked, Lord, how often should I forgive someone who

sins against me?...That’s what my heavenly Father will do to you if you

refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters from your heart.”

Two Misunderstandings About Forgiveness (BCF-Self-Confrontation)

1. “I am commanded to forgive only when someone comes to me to ask

for my forgiveness.”

2. “When I forgive, I must release the guilty person from all the consequences of his sin.”

Matthew 6:14-15

“For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive

your transgressions.”

Luke 17:3-4

“Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. And if he sins against you seven times a day, and returns to you seven times, saying, 'I repent,' forgive him.”

1 John 4:10

“In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be

the propitiation for our sins.”

Rom. 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still

sinners, Christ died for us.

In order for the granting of forgiveness:

1) A change of mind

2) A sense of guilt and shame

3) A confession (to God and the other person)

Proverbs 28:13

“He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.”

John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and

righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Confess your sin to the person with true repentance, sincerity and humility.

Define your sin factually and briefly. No blame-shifting, excuses or minimizing.

Don't just say, "I'm sorry“. Don't let the offended person minimize

the matter. Mention your plan for not repeating this

sin.

Two Misunderstandings About Forgiveness (BCF-Self-Confrontation)

1. “I am commanded to forgive only when someone comes to me to ask

for my forgiveness.”

2. “When I forgive, I must release the guilty person from all the consequences of his sin.”

James 1:15

“Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is

accomplished, it brings forth death.”

2 Samuel 12:9-14

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Numbers 5:5-7Then the LORD said to Moses, “Give the following instructions to the people of

Israel: If any of the people—men or women—betray the LORD by doing wrong

to another person, they are guilty. They must confess their sin and make full restitution for what they have done, adding an additional 20 percent and returning it to the person who was

wronged.

Luke 19:1-10

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Restitution

a. help ease the pain you’ve caused.

b. help the other person be more forgiving and build trust again.

c. make you more likely not to repeat the sin.