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on 2023-08-20
Core Values
The Beautitudes are the 8 core values on what it means to be a Christian
- Forgiveness
Verse
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3
Notes:
- Acceptance is the precursor to Forgiveness
- Forgiveness is just as good (or better) for us than the forgiven:
- Vertical forgiveness: Release right to judge to God (Doesn't need apology)
- Horizontal forgiveness: Saying I forgive you to apologize to another
- Repentance:
- Turn to a new direction, an action (like forgiveness not emotion)
- It is a change, not feeling bad about what you've done
- Emotion is not the same as Action
- Recognize something is a sin and turning away from it even if you fail
- Making Amends:
- Give back what you took - car, reputation, etc;
- Give a benefit to other person (not to yourself)