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Rejection hurts
- Because it does not acknowledge the value of the person
- It touches more than the actions, behavior, ideas or accomplishment of a person
- It conveys a lie that the person is not worthy to be loved
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Because it hurts, a rejected person may…
- React or retaliate
- Reject
- Retreat
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God’s response
- John 1:10-11
- From “This is My son whom I am well pleased” to “My God, My God why have You forsaken Me?” – Rejection is rooted in sin
- Overcoming rejection with love
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Our response
- As demonstrated by Jesus, it all begins with forgiveness
- Forgive those who reject us opens our lives to the unfailing love of the Father God