Should We Forgive Jerks? (Matthew 6:14-15)

2025-02-10

Forgiveness is hard—especially when it comes to people who seem to have no remorse. But Jesus makes it clear in Matthew 6:14-15 that our own forgiveness from God is tied to how we forgive others. In this episode, we break down what that really means and why forgiveness is more about our relationship with God than the other person. We’ll look at the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus’ response to Peter in Matthew 18, and how God disciplines those He loves (Hebrews 12:5-7). Forgiveness isn’t about ignoring wrongs—it...

Forgiveness is hard—especially when it comes to people who seem to have no remorse. But Jesus makes it clear in Matthew 6:14-15 that our own forgiveness from God is tied to how we forgive others. In this episode, we break down what that really means and why forgiveness is more about our relationship with God than the other person.

We’ll look at the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus’ response to Peter in Matthew 18, and how God disciplines those He loves (Hebrews 12:5-7). Forgiveness isn’t about ignoring wrongs—it’s about trusting God and reflecting His grace.

Join me as we dive into what it really means to forgive—even when it feels impossible.

📖 Memory Verse: Matthew 6:14-15
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