Lesson 16 – Amends
Romans 12:1-21 …Foundational Christian Living
Principle 6: Evaluate all my relationships. Offer forgiveness to those who have hurt me and make amends for harm I 've done to others, except when to do so would harm them or others.
Step 8: We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. (Luke 6:31)
A Admit the Hurt and the Harm- (Luke 6:37 "Do not judge others, and God will not judge you; do not condemn others, and God will not condemn you; forgive others, and God will forgive you." (Luke 6:37 GNB)) You need to once again face the hurts, resentments, and wrongs others have caused you, or wrongs you have caused others. Holding on to resentment leads to relapse.
M Make a List – (Luke 6:31 "Treat others as you want them to treat you.") In your Inventory in column 1 and 4.
E Encourage One Another – (Hebrews 10:24 "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.") With the help of your Accountability Partner and your Sponsor, you will receive encouragement and motivation.
N Not for Them – (Luke 6:35 "Love your enemies and do good to them; lend and expect nothing back.") You need to approach those to whom you are offering your forgiveness or amends humbly, sincerely, and willingly. Don't expect anything back.
D Do it at the Right Time – (Philippians 2:4 "Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.") This step not only requires courage, good judgment, and willingness, but, a careful sense of timing. Pray, pray and pray.
S Start Living the Promises of Recovery – (Romans 12:18 "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.") If we work this step to the best of our ability, we will know a new freedom and happiness, with no regrets.
AMENDS LIST
I OWE AMENDS TO: I NEED TO FORGIVE:
1) __________________ 1) __________________
2) __________________ 2) __________________
3) __________________ 3) __________________
4) __________________ 4) __________________
5) __________________ 5) __________________
6) __________________ 6) __________________
7) __________________ 7) __________________
8) __________________ 8) __________________
9) __________________ 9) __________________
10) _________________ 10) _________________
