Title: Forgiveness - Forgiving Brother
Scripture: Genesis 42-45
Speaker: Tom Nelson, TomN@ChristCommunityKC.org


>> A forgiving spirit does not seek payback
- It longs for a change of heart.

>> A forgiving spirit does not dwell on past hurt
- It looks to a hopeful future

“Forgiving does not erase the bitter past. A healed memory is not a deleted memory. Instead, forgiving what we cannot forget creates a new way to remember. We change the memory of our past into a hope for our future.”
- Lewis Smedes

>> A forgiving spirit does not ignore one’s own sin
- It rejoices in being forgiven

>> How Do We Nurture A Forgiving Spirit?
- Embrace the discipline of solitude
- Pray the Lord’s Prayer
- Practice forgiveness in small things
- Preach the Gospel to yourself