The Costly Call to Forgive

Every marriage will face hurt—but what you do with that hurt will shape the health of your covenant. In this powerful episode, Dr. Michael Youssef makes it plain: forgiveness is not a suggestion. It is a command from God, and it must mirror God’s own forgiveness—no record of wrongs, no scorekeeping, no slow-burning bitterness. Drawing from Matthew 18:21–22, Dr. Youssef unpacks the anatomy of Biblical forgiveness, including how to: Deal with small offenses early—before they grow destructive, Stop unholy thoughts that fuel resentment, Live from your true identity in Jesus Christ, not your wounds. He also exposes unforgiveness for what it is: spiritual warfare. Dr. Youssef warns against the satanic lie that repentance doesn’t matter and calls husbands and wives to fight for their marriage with humility, confession, and Gospel-shaped grace. This isn’t just a call to forgive—it’s a call to repent, pray, and reflect Christ in your marriage covenant. Scripture Focus: Matthew 18:21–22  If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer TeamsOur trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support.https://ltw.org/care💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at:https://myfaithassistant.comIf you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ.❤️ Support Leading The Way:https://www.ltw.org/donate