Anger and Forgiveness Pt. 3

TGIF!!! Today is going to be pretty light. It's the final part that I'll cover of Charles Stanley's sermon on Anger and Forgiveness! If you're interested in learning more there are a few more parts, just YouTube it.

Anger and Forgiveness Pt. 3:


- Unforginvess is a divider and a destroyer
- God has positions for us but unforgiveness stops us dead in our tracks because He does not like that.
- Ephesians 4: 30-32 | Colossians 3:12

Ephesians 4:30-32 (New International Version, ©2010)³⁰ And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. ³¹ Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. ³² Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Colossians 3:12 (New International Version, ©2010) ¹² Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 

- God always forgives us but we must come to Him correct.
- Genuine confession means to "agree with." To confess your sin is to agree with God about the nature of it and what needs to be done about it.
- How many times do we forgive? Every time we are hurt.
- Forgiveness doesn't always happen instantaneously.
- It is our responsibility to take the initiative in dealing with forgiveness.
- Forgiveness isn't easy.
- Don't allow anger to be deep-rooted bitterness. Forgiveness does take time though.
- There's a shock that comes with forgiveness (The questions like why? how? I don't understand)
- Forgiveness is the most unselfish act we could perform.
- You can't be in a right relationship with God and have an unforgiving heart towards someone.


I challenge you to examine your heart and see if there is any unforgiveness towards anyone left to be resolved.  Forgiveness won't always happen overnight and take the time that you need but don't let it enslave you. There is freedom in forgiveness!