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How to Forgive

Ryan Lehtinen April 10, 2022 34m Forgiveness

Summary

In this sermon on forgiveness, the speaker explores the transformative power of choosing grace over vengeance, using the story of Ava Kor, a Holocaust survivor who forgave her Nazi tormentors, as a profound example of personal liberation. Drawing from Romans 12, the message highlights two responses to pain and betrayal: conforming to worldly revenge or choosing a path of spiritual transformation and forgiveness. The key takeaway is that holding onto anger and seeking retribution ultimately imprisons the victim, poisoning their own soul, whereas forgiveness offers a path to personal healing and freedom.