OUR MISSION…to see lives changed through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

CHOICE 1: Realize I’m not God, I admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and my life is unmanageable.

CHOICE 2: Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to Him, and that He has the power to help me recover.

CHOICE 3: Consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ’s care and control.

CHOICE 4: Openly examine and confess my faults to myself, to God, and to someone I trust.

CHOICE 5: Voluntarily submit to every change God wants to make in my life and humbly ask him to remove my character defects.

6th CHOICE: Evaluate all my

, offer forgiveness to those who’ve hurt me, and make amends for harm I’ve done to others except when to do so would harm them or others.

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:31-32 (NLT)

WHY SHOULD I FORGIVE?

• Because God has
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  me.

“Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” Colossians 3:13

• Because
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  doesn’t work.

“Surely resentment destroys the fool, and jealousy kills the simple.” Job 5:2 (NLT)

“You are only hurting yourself with your anger.” Job 18:4 (TEV)

• Because I need forgiveness in the
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  .

“But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.” Mark 11:25 (NLT)

HOW DO I TAKE THIS STEP?

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  my hurt.

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  the offender.

“Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!” Matthew 18:21-22 (NLT)

• Make
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  with those you’ve hurt except when it would harm them or others.

“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Romans 12:18 (NIV)

Finally:

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  your life.

Talk It Over:

1.  What is an injustice you see in our culture that makes you angry?

2.  How do you respond to those who have hurt you?

3.  Read Job 5:2, 18:4. Why is essential for us to forgive those who have hurt us?

4.  Who do you need to forgive? Ask God to give you the grace to forgive those who have hurt you and pray for them.