( Ephesians 1:7) For your prayer to be answered, you must forgive those who have sinned against you.- Matthew 6:14, 15. ( Matthew 5:23, 24 2 Corinthians 7:11) Apologize to those who suffered because of what you did or failed to do, and make restitution to the extent possible.- Luke 19:7-10.Īsk God in prayer for forgiveness on the basis of the ransom of Jesus. Take steps to right the wrong or to repair the damage done. ( 2 Corinthians 7:10) It includes regret over the wrong steps that led to the sin.- Matthew 5:27, 28.Ĭhange your course of action, that is, “turn around.” ( Acts 3:19) This could mean that you avoid repeating a single wrong action or practice, or it could mean that you may have to change your whole way of thinking and acting.- Ephesians 4:23, 24. This “sadness in a godly way” leads to repentance, or a change of heart. While others may have been hurt by what you did, you must first recognize that your sin is an offense against God.- Psalm 51:1, 4 Acts 24:16.Ĭonfess to God in prayer.- Psalm 32:5 1 John 1:9.įeel a deep sorrow for your sin. Steps to gain God’s forgivenessĪcknowledge your sin as a violation of God’s standards. For this reason, he refuses to forgive some sins.- Joshua 24:19, 20. However, God’s forgiveness is not based on weakness or sentimentality. ( Acts 3:19) God also forgives permanently, for he says: “I will no longer remember their sin.” ( Jeremiah 31:34) Once he forgives, he does not rehash our sins in order to accuse us or to punish us again and again. The Bible says that God is “ready to forgive” and that he “will forgive in a large way.” ( Nehemiah 9:17 Psalm 86:5 Isaiah 55:7) When he forgives us, he does so completely. Yes, God will forgive your sins if you take the proper steps.
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