Forgiveness Part Two, Childrens Bible Lesson

Forgiveness

Part 2

In our last bible study we talked about Bullies and turning the other cheek. Now we go on to more things we have to forgive people for.

Bullies are not the only people that hurt us either. There are many ways we get hurt. Also many ways we can hurt someone. We can say something, that isn't nice, or isn't true. Or it could be true, but is something you should really keep to yourself and not say. Ask Mommy or Daddy to give you some examples of things you might have done, or said that may have hurt someone in some way. Also talk to them about how you feel when someone says nasty things to you, or does nasty things to you. But please do not be upset by your hurting others. We all do it from time to time. It is something we learn not to do as we grow up and gain wisdom and knowledge. Jesus gives us wisdom and knowledge through the bible and the Holy Spirit. We also get wisdom and knowledge by learning from what we do wrong and what others do wrong.

Luke 17:3-4

I am warning you! "Rebuke your brother if he sins, and forgive him if he is sorry. Even if he wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, forgive him."

Jesus will forgive you, if you are really sorry for doing or saying those things. Jesus forgives us all. But we have to ask Jesus for forgiveness for the things we do wrong, and we have to be truly sorry for doing it too. We ask Jesus for forgiveness by praying. I am sure your Mom and Dad will be happy to help you pray for forgiveness if you ask them.

Ephesians 4:31-32

Stop being mean, bad-tempered and angry. Quarrelling, harsh words, and dislike of others should have no place in your lives. Instead, be kind to each other, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, just as God has forgiven you because you belong to Christ.

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