The Paul Tripp Podcast 1009. New Year, New Me, Forgiving You | Paul Tripp's Wednesday's Word
Dec 31, 2025
Explore the transformative power of forgiveness as Paul Tripp shares a personal story about a hospital debt that changed his family's life. He emphasizes that making forgiveness a core New Year's resolution can lead to healthier relationships. Discover the challenges of forgiving others and the harm that unforgiveness can cause. Tripp highlights the biblical perspective on God's grace and how remembering our own forgiveness in Christ empowers us to extend grace to others. Tune in for inspiration as you embark on the new year!
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Debt Cancellation That Changed Everything
- Paul Tripp recounts a time when a hospital cancelled his medical debt, freeing him from crushing financial strain.
- That cancellation brought emotional relief and changed his family's immediate and future circumstances.
Resolve To Cancel Relational Debts
- Do commit to canceling debts in relationships by offering forgiveness rather than holding offenses.
- Practice cancelling debts to protect love, rebuild trust, and sustain long-term relationships.
How Unforgiveness Distorts Our Judgment
- Unforgiveness seduces us into acting as judge, jury, and prison warden over others' sins.
- We often weaponize guilt while ignoring our own failures, damaging fragile relationships in the process.