Introduction:
It is hard to forgive those people who hurt us, but God commanded us to forgive them. We believe that there is a great if we forgive them.
- Everybody has a right to choose what to do in all situations we encountered.
- We can forgive those who hurts us or
- We can't forgive them.
- But we cannot hide that every decision we make is a big part of our lives.
A. His brothers have hatred feelings to him because of jealousy (Gen. 37:4)
B. His brothers planned to kill him.
C. His brothers sold Joseph to the Ishmaelites at 20.
- After what had happen, Joseph chose to forgive his brothers for the glory of God. And God gave Joseph a great favor in his lives.
A. God so loved the world. (John 3:16)
B. He made himself humble for the sake of His love. (Philippians 2:5-8)
- But the world cannot response to His love
- They choose to crucify Jesus and died on the cross.
- Jesus has an authority to curse and to punish them but He choose to forgive them for the sake of His purpose, that is why God exalted Him to the highest places and gave Him the name that is above every name. (Philippians 2:9)
Application:
- Do we really forgive those persons who hurt us?
Conclusion:
If we want to experience and enjoy the forgiveness of God, we need to forgive our brethren who hurt us. We cannot live a peaceful life if our hearts never learn to bestow forgiveness. Remember GOD FORGIVES US ON THE CROSS!
- Bro. Sam T. Batac
Senior Minister
Olongapo Church of Christ
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