Podcast 274 -- The Call to Forgive Matthew 6:12, Mark 11:25, Colossians 3:12-13

Biblical forgiveness is defined as the letting go of a sin or offense that has been committed against you. In the Bible, this includes forgiving everyone, every time, of everything, as an act of obedience and gratefulness to God. As such, forgiveness may be the most countercultural aspect of a religion that’s already countercultural. Revenge and retribution have been the order of the day throughout history, yet it is only through letting go that we can achieve grace and empathy. We discuss the importance of forgiveness and the difficulty of doing it and what forgiveness isn't--that it isn't about excusing or minimizing wrongdoing. How do we reconcile our often obsessive need to balance the scales against the peace of mind from moving on from past hurts? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.