Jesus Didn’t Say Forgiveness Was Optional | What the Bible Says About Forgiving — Episode 22

SpreadHisWordTay Podcast · Sep 25, 2026 · 13m

Forgiveness isn't easy—but as followers of Christ, it is essential.

In this episode, we take a deeper look at what Scripture teaches about forgiveness and why holding onto hurt, resentment, bitterness, and offense can affect far more than our relationships with other people. Unforgiveness can begin to affect our relationship with God and keep us spiritually bound to wounds we were never meant to carry.

We explore Jesus' teaching on forgiveness, including Peter's question about forgiving "seventy times seven," and what Christ was really teaching us about extending mercy. We also look at the…