Christians Need to Hear This About Forgiveness - SFT

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and Cara Whitney. In this episode they wrestle honestly with forgiveness—what it is and isn’t—how to set healthy boundaries without bitterness, and how God’s faithfulness (2 Timothy 2:13) steadies us when we’re faithless. Practical examples and pastoral wisdom guide listeners through forgiving without becoming a doormat, protecting your heart, and blessing others even as you keep appropriate distance. Read - Read 2 Timothy 2:13 all week. Memorize the phrase, “If we are faithless, he remains faithful.” Reflect - Ask: Where am I holding a bitter root? What story am I telling myself about this person? How does God’s faithfulness change how I view them? Respond - Do the “Boundary + Blessing” exercise: write one boundary you will keep with the person who hurt you, and one specific way you will wish them well (a quiet prayer, practical help, or blessing). Reveal - Demonstrate this passage by sharing a brief testimony of how God’s faithfulness helped you forgive, by praying for someone who hurt you, or by initiating a humble, loving conversation that models reconciliation and restraint. Questions or prayer requests: [email protected] Keywords: forgiveness, boundaries, bitterness, faithfulness, 2 Timothy 2:13, Christian forgiveness, reconciliation, spiritual growth, soul care, Cara Whitney, Arnie Cole, Spiritually Fit Today Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft