Key Lesson: Forgiveness is never abusing them for the wrong they did to you – not in thought, word, or action.
- Explain why “I can’t forgive myself” is so bad.
- How does not forgiving hurt your freedom?
- What is the example or analogy used to help you understand how forgiveness works?
- Explain this statement – “80% of what you see lies behind your eyes, not in front of them.”
- What is probably the biggest problem with seeking revenge?
- Memorize and explain the definition used for forgiveness.
- How would you explain this statement “…and their sin I will remember no more” in Jeremiah 31:34?
- What is the benefit of “creating a memorial” when you forgive someone?
- What is the process you use to know that you have forgiven someone?
- Why is step 7 a great way to know you have forgiven someone?
- Explain why forgiveness is not pardoning.
- Explain why forgive and remember is better than forgive and forget.
- Explain why forgiveness is not reconciliation or restoration of a relationship.
- Explain why forgiveness is not dependent on the other person’s repentance.
- How does the “Can you? Will you? When?” technique work? Make sure you can explain the difference between can and will.