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November 9, 2008
We began a new lesson today on the languages of apology, and the Bible reference was the 51st Psalm, David's confession and request for forgiveness before God.  You can view the lesson on line if you weren't in class.  Key points:

1. Expressing regret and assuming responsibility for our actions are two of the five languages of apology.
2. Because we are sinners, we will do things to others that require an apology.  
3. Without apologies, anger builds and pushes us to demand justice.
4. When we don't see justice, we often take matters into our own hands and seek revenge on those who have wronged us.
5. When we apologize we take responsibility for our actions and express regret for our behavior.
6. Apologiesy open the door to the possibility of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Next Sunday our focus will be on Zacchaeus and the third language of apology - restitution.

Bring a friend with you to class.