(Matthew 6:14-15) For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
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(Luke 23:32-33) Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with [Jesus] to be executed. When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left.
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(Luke 23:34) Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”
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How Do You Forgive Like Jesus?
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Pray for those who
you.
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(Luke 6:28 NLT) Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.
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(Matthew 5:43-44) “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
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2.
Forgive as you have been
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(Colossians 3:13) ...Forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
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“Unforgiveness is like drinking poison and hoping the other person dies.”
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All scripture is from the New International Version unless otherwise noted.