Four Steps to Forgive 용서의 4단계

Four Steps to Forgive 용서의 4단계··········································· Pastor Rick WarrenJuly 27, 2021 “Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” <Ephesians 4:31-32 (NIV)>“너희는 모든 악독과 노함과 분냄과 떠드는 것과 비방하는 것을 모든 악의와 함께 버리고서로 친절하게 하며 불쌍히 여기며 서로 용서하기를 하나님이 그리스도 안에서 너희를 용서하심과 같이 하라” (에베소서 4장 31-32절) If you're like most people, you might have some misconceptions about what it means to forgive. And, because you don't understand forgiveness, you find it really difficult to forgive. As a follower of Jesus, you need to understand forgiveness. The Bible clearly calls Christians to forgive in Galatians 6:1, "Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently" (NIV).“형제들아 사람이 만일 무슨 범죄를 저지른 일이 드러나거든 신령한 너희는 온유한 심령으로 그러한 자를 바로잡고 너 자신을 살펴보아 너도 시험을 받을까 두려워하라” (갈라디아서 6장 1절) So, if God expects you to forgive others, what does healthy, biblical forgiveness look like? Here are four things you should do when you need to forgive someone: Recognize no one is perfect. The truth is everyone is in the same boat. The Bible says, "Not a single person on earth is always good and never sins" (Ecclesiastes 7:20, NLT). We're all imperfect.“선을 행하고 전혀 죄를 범하지 아니하는 의인은 세상에 없다” (전도서 7장 20절) Relinquish your right to get even. Even if you think you deserve to retaliate, don't. If the hurt runs deep, you may have to commit over and over again to not getting even. No matter what, leave the repayment to God. Respond to evil with good. When you can respond to evil with good, you'll know you've fully released someone from the wrong they've done to you. Refocus on God's plan for your life. Stop focusing on the hurt and the person who hurt you. Instead, refocus on God's purpose for your life - his purpose is greater than any problem or pain you might be facing. Don't sit another day in your resentment. If you've been holding on to pain caused by someone else, go through these four steps and move on to the life you were created to live! When was the last time you were caught in wonder? The life of a believer is about pursuing and earnestly seeking after the life Jesus calls us to. A life of wonder.   Four Steps to Forgive··········································· Pastor Rick WarrenJuly 27, 2021 “Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” <Ephesians 4:31-32 (NIV)> If you're like most people, you might have some misconceptions about what it means to forgive. And, because you don't understand forgiveness, you find it really difficult to forgive. As a follower of Jesus, you need to understand forgiveness. The Bible clearly calls Christians to forgive in Galatians 6:1, "Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently" (NIV). So, if God expects you to forgive others, what does healthy, biblical forgiveness look like? Here are four things you should do when you need to forgive someone: Recognize no one is perfect. The truth is everyone is in the same boat. The Bible says, "Not a single person on earth is always good and never sins" (Ecclesiastes 7:20, NLT). We're all imperfect. Relinquish your right to get even. Even if you think you deserve to retaliate, don't. If the hurt runs deep, you may have to commit over and over again to not getting even. No matter what, leave the repayment to God. Respond to evil with good. When you can respond to evil with good, you'll know you've fully released someone from the wrong they've done to you. Refocus on God's plan for your life. Stop focusing on the hurt and the person who hurt you. Instead, refocus on God's purpose for your life - his purpose is greater than any problem or pain you might be facing. Don't sit another day in your resentment. If you've been holding on to pain caused by someone else, go through these four steps and move on to the life you were created to live! When was the last time you were caught in wonder? The life of a believer is about pursuing and earnestly seeking after the life Jesus calls us to. A life of wonder.