Forgiveness | Why Should I Forgive?

Summary

This sermon addresses the deep emotional hurts caused by others and common negative reactions like shock, self-doubt, withdrawal, and cynicism, highlighting unforgiveness as the saddest response. It uses Jesus' example on the cross and God's forgiveness to encourage listeners that embracing forgiveness, despite the pain, allows them to become more like Christ and avoid the destructive cycle of holding onto grudges, with practical steps for forgiveness to be explored later.