The Search for Peace Small Group Leader's Guide

Some people just never get over being hurt by others! It destroys them physically, emotionally, relationally, and even spiritually. Even the thought of forgiving certain people can make many people angry. Yet, Jesus declared clearly that if we do not forgive every person from out heart that our lives will contain great torment."In anger his master turned him over to the jailers to be tortured until he should pay backall he owed. This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you...
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Some people just never get over being hurt by others! It destroys them physically, emotionally, relationally, and even spiritually. Even the thought of forgiving certain people can make many people angry. Yet, Jesus declared clearly that if we do not forgive every person from out heart that our lives will contain great torment."In anger his master turned him over to the jailers to be tortured until he should pay backall he owed. This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart." (Matt. 18:34-35)After reading the Search for Peace the reader will -* realize how much of their life is affected by unforgiveness* understand what forgiveness is and is not* understand the only process God gives for actually forgiving every brother from yourheart* understand the deception that Satan uses to keep us either from forgiving others ormakes us think we have forgiven another when we really haven'tForgiveness of othes is one of of the most important issues that Christians face. Onces aperson knows how to forgive and does so, a great burden will be lifted from their life.