The Word of Grace
Peter thought he was being generous. "How many times should I forgive? Seven?" Jesus said seventy times seven. In other words, stop counting. In this highly interactive teaching, Pastor Colins Nwosu titled "Seventy Times Seven," exploring one of the most challenging expressions of love: forgiveness. He reminded us that forgiveness is not a feeling that arrives once the hurt fades. It is a conscious, deliberate decision to let go of resentment, bitterness, and the urge to get even. And Proverbs 18:19 shows us the stakes: offence does not just wound, it builds walls and locks doors that used to be open. Through the engaging contributions and conversations, we also explored the wisdom required to handle offences, pursue reconciliation, and guard against the destructive consequences of unresolved hurt. Drawing from Matthew 18:15–17 and Proverbs 19:11, PCN reminded us that forgiveness does not remove the need for honest conversations, healthy boundaries, or wisdom, but it frees our hearts from bitterness. The message ultimately brought us back to our own relationship with God: as people who continually receive His mercy, we are called to extend forgiveness to others. The challenge was deeply personal: we cannot always control how people treat us, but through God's grace, we can choose what we allow to remain in our hearts. Confession: Father, You have forgiven me more than I could count, and never held it over me. Give me courage to release what I have been carrying. Take out the resentment, the bitterness, and the urge to get even. Where I need to speak to someone, give me humility. Where I need to let go, give me grace. I choose to forgive, because You first forgave me. Set me free. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen.
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