WHAT DOES YOUR HEART BELIEVE?

Forgiveness: The Real Deal

Jesus Christ died on the Cross to pay the sin debt for the entire world, so God put forgiveness “on the table” – and it’s available. When we really believe in forgiveness, we forgive others just as we have been forgiven in Christ (Eph 4:32). This diagnostic helps uncover hidden heart attitudes that can hold you back from your full potential in Christ.

Signs of Incomplete or False Forgiveness:
_ There are some people I just cannot forgive.
_ I’ve forgiven ______ but I’m still grieved by what happened.
_ When I think about victims of sin, I feel depressed or angry.
_ I want perpetrators to pay for what they have done.
_ I forgive ______ because he/she had a hard childhood.
_ I don’t want to punish _______; I’m waiting for God to punish.
_ I won’t be able to forgive until ______ really repents.
_ I can’t forgive until I understand why he/she did that.
_ I know I’ve sinned, but I’m much better than some people.
_ I can’t forgive anyone who hurts my friends or family.
_ I forgive _______ because what he/she did wasn’t that bad.
_ I might forgive ______ eventually; I just want more time.

True forgiveness is based entirely on the Cross. (Note that Christ did much more than we realized. To truly embrace forgiveness, we need all of Christ and all Christ accomplished.)

Signs of True Forgiveness:
_ I rejoice in the truth that God loves both victims and perpetrators.
_ I believe God’s love can completely forgive and re-create sinners.
_ I always forgive, because I know how much I have been forgiven.
_ When I think about victims of sin, I feel compassion for them.
_ When I think about victims of sin, I trust God’s promises for them.
_ I forgive the mistreatment, neglect, and lack of caring from others.
_ God has forgiven me; I feel free of guilt, blame, and condemnation.
_ I feel totally and absolutely forgiven for everything in my past.
_ I feel cleansed of defilement and the shame of all my past sins.

“Signs of True Forgiveness” are the result of awakening to all of Christ. Our studies can dramatically accelerate this process.

A New Kind of Aliveness

Does the Truth you “know” match the life you live? As we awaken to all of Christ and all Christ accomplished our hearts are healed and our minds are re-structured. This diagnostic is designed to expand your thinking and encourage you in your pursuit of Christ.

Check all statements that are actually true in your life.

_ I am forgiven in Christ. I feel free of guilt, shame, and blame.
_ I forgive and desire restoration for those who wronged me.
_ I don’t belittle, scorn, or envy others. I am not sarcastic.
_ I don’t wrestle against evil; I overcome evil with goodness.
_ I don’t try to control, manipulate, punish, or bribe others.
_ I am confident in God’s love to awaken and transform people.
_ I walk in honor and purity towards both men and women.
_ I am generous with my resources towards those in need.
_ I feel loved; I feel God’s tender care over me.

_ I don’t fear rejection; I feel accepted.
_ I feel valuable and gifted and I value others’ gifts.
_ I follow God’s guidance and wisdom.
_ I am full of eager expectation.
_ I have hope in every circumstance.
_ I feel bold confidence and peaceful trust.
_ I actively walk in the authority and power of God in my life.

If you can not check each item yet, don’t be discouraged. These characteristics are simply the spontaneous result of awakening more fully to all of Christ.

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