Forgiveness of Injuries

Christ set an example of — Lu 23:34.

Commanded — Mr 11:25; Ro 12:19.

To be unlimited — Mt 18:22; Lu 17:4.

A characteristic of saints — Ps 7:4.

Motives to

The mercy of God. — Lu 6:36.

Our need of forgiveness. — Mr 11:25.

God’s forgiveness of us. — Eph 4:32.

Christ’s forgiveness of us. — Col 3:13.

A glory to saints — Pr 19:11.

Should be accompanied by

Forbearance. — Col 3:13.

Kindness. — Ge 45:5-11; Ro 12:20.

Blessing and prayer. — Mt 5:44.

Promises to — Mt 6:14; Lu 6:37.

No forgiveness without — Mt 6:15; Jas 2:13.

Illustrated — Mt 18:23-35.

Exemplified

Joseph. — Ge 50:20,21.

David. — 1Sa 24:7; 2Sa 18:5; 19:23.

Solomon. — 1Ki 1:53.

Stephen. — Ac 7:60.

Paul. — 2Ti 4:16.