Do You Need to Forgive?

Unforgiveness is more than a feeling — it’s a poison that eats away at our mind, body, and spirit. The Bible warns us that refusing to forgive blocks God’s forgiveness toward us. Psychology says it traps us in endless mental replay. Medical research shows it damages our health.

In this message, we look at:

Biblical examples of people destroyed by unforgiveness

What Jesus says about the consequences of holding on to a trespass

How psychologists and the Mayo Clinic describe the physical toll of bitterness

The two steps to true forgiveness — release the poison, then release the trespass to God

Forgiveness is not weakness. It’s freedom. And it might be the key to restoring your walk with God.

Key Scriptures: Matthew 6:14–15, 2 Samuel 13–15, Matthew 18:21–35, Mark 11:25, Romans 12:19, Ephesians 4:31–32