Forgiveness Matters to the Forgiven
“Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man against whom the lord will not count his sin”
(Romans 4:7-8)
Introduction: Katherine M. Piderman, Ph.D. of the Mayo Clinic staff reports the benefits of forgiveness as:Â lower blood pressure; lower heart rate; reduced anxiety and depression; and, decreased chronic pain symptoms.
Of course, these are physical symptoms. What about Romans 4:7-8?
1.      Forgiveness is meant to be ____________________.
2.      Forgiveness pertains to ________ and __________.
3.      Three reasons why forgiveness matters:
a.            __________________________________
b.            __________________________________
c.            __________________________________
Conclusion: John Donne raises the question, “Wilt thou forgive that sin, where I begun…Wilt thou forgive those sins through which I run / And do them still, though still I deplore?” Romans 4:7-8 (Abide with me…Help of the helpless O abide with me”).