Unit 3- Forgiveness Flashcards
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What is forgiveness NOT?
A
- saying it’s ok
- pretending you weren’t hurt
- forgetting/ignoring
- saying they don’t need to fix it
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What IS forgiveness?
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- desire what is best for the other person
- letting go idea of revenge
- desire for positive change
- respect their dignity
2
Q
What do we learn from Matt 18? (Story of servant)
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You must forgive others if you want them to forgive you
3
Q
If we are having a hard time forgiving what do we do?
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Offer ourselves to the Holy Spirit
4
Q
Define reconcillation
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Living in harmony again, flowing together again
5
Q
Define conversion
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A change of heart, reorientation of your life
6
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Define forgiveness
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Willingness to let go for desire for revenge and want what is best for the person
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Q
3 Cs of conversion- list and define
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Contrition-feeling sorry for what you did
Confession- person who did wrong admits it Publicly and Privately
Correction- repairing the damage
