Unforgiveness!

Unforgiveness is a silent destroyer that eats deep into the soul of man.

It is the poison we drink hoping our enemy will die.

Many Christians pray, fast, and worship, yet their prayers are hindered because of unforgiveness lodged in their hearts.

God commands us to forgive, not because the offender deserves it, but because we ourselves were forgiven through Christ.

Text: Matthew 6:14-15

“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

- The Meaning of Unforgiveness

Unforgiveness is the deliberate refusal to release someone from the debt of an offense.

It is holding onto pain, resentment, or bitterness against another person.

It is like keeping someone in prison — yet the person in chains is you.

Ephesians 4:31-32

“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”

- The Consequences of Unforgiveness

Unforgiveness destroys relationships, blocks prayers, and hinders spiritual growth.

It opens the door for the devil to operate in one’s life.

Mark 11:25-26

“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.”

Consequences include:

* Spiritual stagnation – you cannot grow while bitter.

* Physical sickness – bitterness breeds stress, hypertension, and emotional pain.

* Broken fellowship with God – the Holy Spirit cannot dwell in a heart full of hatred.

- The Example of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the perfect model of forgiveness. On the Cross, in the midst of His pain, He said,
Luke 23:34

“Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.”

Even in His suffering, Jesus chose mercy over revenge. If we claim to follow Him, we must also forgive as He forgave us.

- The Blessings of Forgiveness
When you forgive, you set yourself free. Forgiveness brings peace, restoration, and healing to your heart.

Colossians 3:13

“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”

Blessings include:

* Answered prayers

* Peace of mind

* Spiritual renewal

* Freedom from emotional bondage

- How to Walk in Forgiveness
Acknowledge the hurt – don’t deny your pain; take it to God.

- Decide to forgive – forgiveness is a decision, not a feeling.

- Pray for your offenders – it heals your heart (Matthew 5:44).

- Let go daily – don’t rehearse the offense; release it to God.

Remember God’s forgiveness – you were forgiven much; forgive others freely.

Unforgiveness is too heavy a burden to carry.

No one can run the Christian race with bitterness in their heart.

Forgiveness does not make you weak; it makes you free.

God’s love in you must be greater than the pain caused by others.

Romans 12:19-21

“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink… Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”

Pray This Prayer:

- Lord, give me a forgiving heart like Yours.

- Every bitterness in my heart — melt away by the power of the Holy Spirit.

- Father, help me to release those who have hurt me.

- Lord, heal my heart from every past wound.

- Restore peace and joy into my soul.


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