Neighbours & Brothers
If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you

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Jesus His Commandment

    Matthew 6:12-15

    This Primary Bible reference is a unique Bible reference according to the words of Jesus, which best summarizes this step.

Commandment category: Neighbours & Brothers

Direct Bible References

Extra direct Bible references which expands or explain the same step.

  • 2 Chronicles 7:14

  • Matthew 18:21-35
  • Luke 17:3-4
  • John 20:23
  • 2 Corinthians 2:10
  • Ephesians 4:31-32
  • Colossians 3:13

Indirect Bible References

Extra, more indirect Bible references, relating to the same step.

  • Leviticus 6:1-7

  • Leviticus 26:40-42

Example Bible References

In these Bible references you will find examples and testimonies how this step was being executed.


  • Matthew 5:21-26
  • Mark 11:25

Duplicate Bible References

Another Bible reference to more or less the same as the primary, direct or indirect, with not much new information, although it will confirm the same Bible references:


  • Luke 6:37
  • Luke 11:4

Legend

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  • A related Bible reference to the step which is negative, something you should not do
  • A related Bible reference to the step which is both positive and negative
  • A related Bible reference to the step which is positive, something you should do or learn from
  • A related Bible reference to the step which is not yet determined positive or negative

"Forgiveness is not an emotion. It is an act of the will."

Quote by: Corrie ten Boom


Drawings

Jenske Visser -

Artist: Jenske Visser

Short Movies

Unknown - An incredible testimony of forgiveness
Nick Vujicic - Motivational Minute #44 - Forgiveness

Songs

Hawk Nelson - Drops In the Ocean
Matthew West - Grace Wins

Testimonies

Corrie ten Boom - How to Forgive

A powerfull testimony of a woman, who’s been in the concentration camps by the nazis, and still learned to forgive

Moving Works - Out of the Darkness

At the age of 41, Cory starts having horrific nightmares of extreme abuse. Once he realizes that his dreams are actually repressed memories from his childhood, Cory begins a life-changing journey that will forever transform his relationship with God.

Questions

Share your hearts together by discussing the following questions:
  • Is there anything you don't understand within this step?
  • Wat appeals to you about all Bible references and resources?
  • How do you apply this step in your life or do you experience any boundaries?
Extra questions:
  • Are we prepared, out of love for Jesus, the Father and the other, to do what is necessary so that a relationship can be restored, to give satisfaction so that complete reconciliation becomes possible?
  • Are we willing to forgive the other out of love for Jesus, the Father and the other, regardless of whether or not the other asks for forgiveness?
  • Are we willing to give up our rights for reconciliation out of love for Jesus, the Father and the other?
  • Are we willing to step into a conflict and be accountable for love for Jesus, the Father and the other and to ask forgiveness for all guilt in which we do or do not participate?