FORGIVENESS

WHAT IS FORGIVENESS?

Jesus on the Cross
Luke 23:34

Dinner: Jesus, Pharisee and the sinner

Luke 7:36- 50

Parable of the Forgiving Servant

Matthew 18: 32- 33

PSYCHOLOGIST SONJA LYUBOMIRSKY

• There are three typical responses to being wronged: reciprocating with equal harm, avoiding the person, or seeking revenge. Forgiveness, on the other hand, is a conscious decision to offer generosity and mercy that a person’s actions do not deserve. And, paradoxically, by forgiving another, we benefit ourselves.

PSYCHOLOGIST SONJA LYUBOMIRSKY

• Forgiveness is one person’s inner response to another’s perceived injustice. Reconciliation is two people coming together in mutual respect. Reconciliation requires both parties working together. Forgiveness is something that is entirely up to you.

PSYCHOLOGIST SONJA LYUBOMIRSKY

• Forgiveness has taken place when you can remember the wrong that was done without feeling resentment or a desire to pursue revenge.