The Myth of “Just Move On”: Why Jesus Calls Us to Forgive

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of forgiveness in the life of a believer, emphasizing that it is essential for healing and freedom.

Culture often tells us that when someone hurts us, the best thing to do is simply move on. But Jesus teaches something very different. In Matthew 6, He reminds us that forgiveness is not optional for followers of Christ—it’s essential. Unforgiveness doesn’t punish the offender; it poisons the heart. When we release the offense and trust God with the outcome, healing begins. This message explores why forgiveness matters so deeply in the life of a believer and how choosing forgiveness leads to freedom.

Topics covered

• forgiveness
• healing
• Christian teachings
• unforgiveness

Keywords

• Jesus
• Matthew 6
• freedom
• heart poisoning

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Matthew 6

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