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During Week 2 of "How to be Human" we are focusing on the principle of forgiveness. But, let's have a light start to our discussion! Share a funny story from your childhood when someone upset you and you didn't want to forgive him/her.

Pastor Eric gave us a few reasons we struggle with forgiveness. For example, we tend to see it as condoning bad behavior. Discuss reasons you feel people struggle to let things go. How do you see yourself in these reasons?

What are the consequences we experience when we hold onto our hurt and anger. (Think in terms of physical, emotional, spiritual, relational, etc.)

Take time to read through the following passages. What is the author, Paul, wanting us to take away from his words and advice?

*Let your calling guide you instead of unforgiveness controlling you. Pastor Eric provided practical tips to do just that! Discuss what it would look like for you to apply these principles.
- Ask God for forgiveness (You can't give what you don't have)
- Practice pre-forgiveness (Assume you will need to give grace because people are broken)
- Forgiveness is about you, Reconciliation is about two.
- Manage your memory. Stop waiting for an apology. ("I can't heal until they...")

As a result of this message and discussion, what are your next steps?