You Have To Be Out Of Your Mind To Forgive! by Nichole Fraser - Homeward Adventist Youth Ministry - Caribbean Union Conference

You Have To Be Out Of Your Mind You Have To Be Out Of Your Mind To Forgive!To Forgive!

by Nichole Fraser - Homewardby Nichole Fraser - Homeward

Adventist Youth Ministry - Caribbean Union ConferenceAdventist Youth Ministry - Caribbean Union Conference

“Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel

that has crushed it.” Mark Twain


She is mentioned in the She is mentioned in the

gospelsgospels

more than 14 times which more than 14 times which

gives her a recognition that gives her a recognition that

many of Jesus’ disciples were many of Jesus’ disciples were

never privileged to receive.never privileged to receive.Adventist Youth Ministry - Caribbean Union ConferenceAdventist Youth Ministry - Caribbean Union Conference

She and several other women followed him and his disciples and devoted themselves to His

ministry.


She gave of her time and her She gave of her time and her possessionspossessions..


She witnessed his agonizing She witnessed his agonizing journey to the Crucifixionjourney to the Crucifixion..


Sunday Morning Sunday Morning sheshe was was first at the tombfirst at the tomb..


Love for God becomes evident Love for God becomes evident

in the quality ofin the quality of

the individual’s discipleship.the individual’s discipleship.


What is Forgiveness?What is Forgiveness?

It responds to crass injustice.It responds to crass injustice.

It is an unmerited act of goodwill.It is an unmerited act of goodwill.The same generosities characteristic of a true The same generosities characteristic of a true friendship are shared.friendship are shared.

There is the intention to do good to the other.There is the intention to do good to the other.

The injured party is healed.The injured party is healed.It is a gift that the injured party chooses to give freely, It is a gift that the injured party chooses to give freely, to the offender.to the offender.

The former overwhelms the latter with kindness.The former overwhelms the latter with kindness.


Forgiveness does not entail logical thinking; it’s about

grace.

But God commendeth His love towards us,

in that, while we were yet sinners,

Christ died for us.

ROMANS 5:8


Forgiveness goes against our humanness.

COLOSSIANS 3:13

Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may

have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.


“But if you do not forgive men their trespasses,

neither will your father forgive your trespasses.”

Matthew 6:14


Why forgive?

“If we practice an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, soon the whole world will be blind and toothless” Mahatma Gandhi

God commands it

It helps us to become mature

It prevents us from growing

bitter

It transforms

It enhances healthAdventist Youth Ministry - Caribbean Union ConferenceAdventist Youth Ministry - Caribbean Union Conference

Matthew 5:23,24Matthew 5:23,24

If you bring your gifts to the altar, and there remember that your

brother has something against you,

leave your gift there, and go your way. First be reconciled to your

brother, and then come and offer your gift.


If You Lord should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But there is

forgiveness with you….

Psalms 130: 3,4


Allow your mind to be controlled by Christ . Forgive, forgive, forgive.


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You Have To Be Out Of Your Mind To Forgive! by Nichole Fraser - Homeward Adventist Youth Ministry - Caribbean Union Conference