The 5 F’s of a Fulfilling Marriage | 3: Forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35)

Main Text: Matthew 18:21-35

Considerations for Conflict and Forgiveness

1. Is it a matter of sin?
   1. Romans 3:20
   2. Proverbs 19:11
   3. Proverbs 17:9

2. Always assume the best of one another.
   1. 1Corinthians 13:7
      
3. Quickly and gently confront the issue for the purpose of reconciliation.
   1. Galatians 6:1
   2. Ephesians 4:30-32
   3. ”When either husband or wife is fallen into any sin, a mutual duty it is for the other to use what redress may be of that sin; as if one of them were wounded, the other must take care for the healing of that wound.” – William Gouge
4. Meditate on the gospel and forgive as Jesus forgives.
   1. “A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.” – Ruth Bell Graham
   2. Colossians 2:13-14
   3. Colossians 3:12-14
   4. Ephesians 6:12

Other Considerations on Forgiveness

1. Forgiveness is not excusing sin.
2. Forgiveness is not forgetting.
3. Forgiveness is purposed to display the gospel for the glory of God.