Being Known Podcast S11E15: Forgive Seventy Times Seven: Practicing the Impossible
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Apr 30, 2025 What does it truly mean to forgive "seventy times seven"? The concept of forgiveness is explored as a movement of the heart, emphasizing its liberating nature. It's not just about granting freedom to others but freeing ourselves from resentment. The discussion reveals the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation and dispels myths like just getting over it. Personal stories and insights from therapy and Scripture illustrate the transformative journey of forgiveness, highlighting its essential role in personal growth and emotional well-being.
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Forgiveness as Transformation
- Forgiveness is not just a task but a process that shapes who we become over time.
- Jesus calls us to be living, breathing embodiments of forgiveness, not just perform acts of it.
Forgiveness Requires Work
- Forgiveness means no longer holding the offender responsible for our emotional well-being.
- It requires intentional, explicit effort and involves multiple domains like memory, attention, and emotional states.
Use REACH Forgiveness Steps
- Follow Everett Worthington's REACH model: Recall, Empathize, Altruistic gift, Commit, and Hold onto forgiveness.
- Engage this process slowly with community support to practice forgiveness effectively.
