The Unwasted Life

Tape 2407.03

Senior Pastor, Gene Getz

Forgiveness: Real Life Stories

A Powerful Passage

Ephesians 4:29-32

A Classic Old Testament Story

(Joseph) Genesis 50:19-20

Biblical Principles for Forgiving

• When someone wrongs us, we’re to forgive unconditionally even though that person may not admit it was wrong and ask for forgiveness.

Matthew 5:43,44

• True forgiveness does not mean we will not continue to experience some negative emotions.

2 Timothy 4:14,15

• Granting forgiveness and praying and hoping for justice incompatible concepts.

Romans 12:19

• When we have been wronged by someone who has not admitted it and sought forgiveness, we should have as our primary concern that person’s relationship with God.

Hebrews 10:31

FaithQuake

Doug Herman book

Practical Principles for Rebuilding

• Whatever is still standing is worth keeping.
• Love your memories, but them remain just that.
• Construction starts with a single step and is finished after many steps.
• No matter how much you restore, life will never be exactly the same.

An Amazing Story of Hope

Steve and Kathy