Forgiveness And Reconciliation Flashcards
What is forgiveness
Showing grace and mercy and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong.Jesus asked God to forgive those who crucified him
Biblical teaching on forgiveness
Peter asked how many times he should forgive him beother “ As many as seven times” , Jesus replied “seventy seven times”.Meaning we should always forgive
What is reconciliation
Reconciliation is the restoring of harmony after relationships have broken down
Pope Franis has called for reconciliation
And respect between regions
In Matthew 5 : 24 Jesus emphasised the importance of reconciliation by saying
If you have a present for God but you have a peoblem with someone first you need to sort it out
Reconciliation is an oppurtunity to
Live without fear
Reconciliation brings appreaciation and
Acceptance of others
Reconciliation brings a stronger
Relationship
Reconciliation brings a more peaceful
Future