Forgiveness Over Bitterness

Last week we looked at how Jesus challenges his followers (Matthew 18) to deal with the strife and conflicts that will naturally occur in relationships. Tonight we turn toward the hurts that will come within our relationships and how Jesus challenges us to approach them with an attitude of forgiveness. We can’t be followers of Jesus if we’re not following in His footsteps of forgiveness; and yes, that is very stretching while living in a land that likes to keep score. Forgiven people, forgive people. The kingdom of God is a kingdom of forgiveness.