The Fruit of the Root — Part 2

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The Power of Forgiveness
The Fruit of the Root
Hebrews 12:12-15

I. Truths Concerning Forgiveness

    Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

1. Forgiveness is the ultimate measure of true Christian .

        Scriptures:                      

2. Forgiveness is so difficult for most Christians because of a faulty  system.

        Scriptures:      

3. Forgiveness is not .

        Scripture:  

4. Forgiveness is a   that begins with a decision of the heart.

        Scripture:  

5. Forgiveness is ultimately a work that only the   can do in us.

        Scriptures:              

II. Truths About Unforgiveness

1. Unforgiveness blocks the flow of God’s  and  to our lives.

        Scripture:  

2. Unforgiveness is powered by a giant poisonous  of .

        Scriptures:      

          Some fruit of the root:

             1) Uncontrollable outbursts of  

             2) Offended by the  of others

             3)  of most things

             4) Finding joy in the  of others

             5) Inability to submit to  

             6) A constant need to  other people

             7) Retelling of hurts and offenses with the same  or  as if it happened today

     3. Bitterness makes the bitter person its .

III. What Bitterness Will Do

1. Bitterness will  you .

    

2. Bitterness will  you .

    

3. Bitterness will  you .

    

4. Bitterness will  your .

    

5. Bitterness will  the .

    

6. Bitterness will  you of  and .

    

7. Bitterness will  you .

    

IV. The Conclusion of the Matter

1. There are two times when we are most like Christ:

        When we .

        When we .

2. You can never truly heal  until you forgive.