Personal
Benefits of Practicing Forgiveness
People who fully receive God’s forgiveness, authentically
forgive others and sincerely ask others for forgiveness can expect
the following benefits.
Individual
Benefits
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Reduction and/or elimination of excessive or inappropriate emotions
(i.e. anger, fear, depression, guilt, shame, etc.)
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An increase in the feelings of joy, peace and hope
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The ability to feel God’s love
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The ability to love one’s self
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The ability to love others (even our enemies)
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The increased ability to hear God clearly and receive truth
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The ability to make better decisions
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Increased victory over persistent temptations
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Increased victory over compulsive behaviors
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The ability to be balanced, to rest and relax
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The ability to set appropriate boundaries without feeling guilty
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Deliverance from demonic influences
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Better physical health (and sometimes miraculous healing)
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Greater access to the ministries for which God equips people
Relational Benefits
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Better opportunities to restore broken relationships
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Strengthened marriages
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Strengthened families
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Less teenage rebellion
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More and better friendships
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Increased protection from hurtful and controlling people
Many
of the benefits listed above cannot be achieved or experienced
in any other way except through the practice of forgiveness.
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