Forgiveness is letting someone off the hook for hurting you. It's not always easy, but the Bible tells us to do it.
Key Points:
- Forgiveness means you decide not to pay someone back when they hurt you.
- Forgiveness is a gift. Christians are supposed to be known for their forgiving attitudes. We’re not supposed to run around holding grudges and making people pay for their mistakes.
- We’re supposed to forgive others because Jesus forgave us. If that’s how Jesus treats us, then that’s how we should treat others.
Memory Verse:
Colossians 3:13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
<strong>Talk About It</strong>
- What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
- Share a time when a friend hurt your feelings. How did you respond?
- Why is forgiveness a gift?
- Why is Jesus a good model for forgiveness?
- Read 1 Peter 3:9. What shouldn’t we do when people hurt us? What do you think it means to pay them back with a blessing?
- How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?
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