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Title: Scripture Reading


1
Scripture Reading
  • 2 Cor. 211

2
Introduction
  • Satan desires an opportunity to get an advantage
    of us.
  • It is a war that we are engaged in and we cannot
    give ground to the enemy.
  • Satan is the enemy of both God and man.
  • We must know his methods and devices so that we
    do not fall into his trap.

3
Satans device-Unwillingness to forgive
  • We all make mistakes and commit sin from time to
    time (Rm. 323).
  • Many of our sins are not against anyone but all
    sin is against God.
  • There may be times however that we sin against
    our brethren.
  • When that happens, and we repent, we should
    expect forgiveness.

4
Unwillingness to forgive
  • From knowing the character of Satan, he does not
    want us to repent.
  • Nor does he want us to have a forgiving spirit
    either.
  • Paul was telling the saints at Corinth to forgive
    this man because he has repented.

5
The scriptures teach forgiveness
  • Matt. 69-15.
  • If we want forgiveness we must be willing to
    forgive.
  • Luke 173-4
  • Mt. 1815
  • Since we all sin and we all need forgiveness, we
    must forgive.

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Why would some be unwilling to forgive?
  • The devil would be behind such thinking.
  • Maybe the sin is personal.
  • We just cant believe that the person has truly
    repented.
  • We want vindication.
  • We want revenge.
  • James 314-15.

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Where will such thinking lead us?
  • To become a grudge holder.
  • To become bitter.
  • To become hateful.
  • Ultimately it will lead us to be lost.

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Let us follow the example of our Lord, Stephen
and Paul
  • Luke 2334.
  • Ac. 760.
  • 2 Cor. 210.
  • If Jesus, Stephen and Paul are willing to forgive
    then so must I.

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Conclusion
  • Satan wants to get an advantage of us.
  • He will use any and every method that he can.
  • Let us always be on guard and guard our hearts
    and minds.
  • We must be vigilant.
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