Main Scripture - 2 Samuel 19:9-40

Restoring Broken Trust Requires Effort

• 2 Samuel 19:9-15
• Romans 12:18
• Ephesians 4:1-3

Forgiveness Restores What Vengeance Would Destroy

• 2 Samuel 19:16-23
• Romans 12:19
• Ephesians 4:31-32
• Matthew 6:14-15

Grace Redefines Your Concept of Reward

• 2 Samuel 19:31-40
• Luke 17:10
• Matthew 25:21

Application Points:

• Seek to restore rather than retaliate
• Ignore the counsel of the vengeful
• Forgive as you have been forgiven
• Serve for the joy of Christ, not the reward of men