Matthew 18:21–35 -“ HOW TO Forgive From the Heart Artwork

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Matthew 18:21–35 -“ HOW TO Forgive From the Heart

November 23, 2025 • Dr. Scott Sutherland and Mrs. Shandel Sutherland

Matthew 18:21–35 -“HOW TO Forgive From the Heart

Thumb in Colossians 2:13–15

Today we are going to offer you a tool on how to forgive and be free from the tormenting sin of unforgiveness. This is part 2 of an essential characteristic of a Christian - forgiveness. We have been forgiven and we are to forgive. Forgiveness is a choice that sets you free from bitterness, dread, and resentment towards the other person. It doesn’t erase the wrong but restores your peace and allows God’s grace to work in your heart. The opposite of this is unforgiveness, which is very difficult to see in ourselves. We will do a quick review, but the Key Point today is

…According to Jesus in the Lord’s Prayer (mt 6) and Matthew 18, if we refuse to forgive others, we don’t understand our own forgiveness, so we remain trapped in bitterness, and place ourselves outside the freedom, mercy, and grace God desires us to walk in instead we walk in torment aka depression, anxiety, self pity and bitterness.