The Paul Tripp Podcast 1019. What Forgiveness Is Not | Paul Tripp's Wednesday's Word
Jan 14, 2026
Explore the true essence of forgiveness as Paul Tripp unpacks common misconceptions. Discover how biblical forgiveness requires confronting the offender and never excusing wrongs. Ignoring hurt is not an option, as it stifles growth. Learn to entrust offenses to God, allowing grace to flourish and light to shine in darkness. Practical insights from Romans highlight the importance of loving enemies. Join the discussion on how to genuinely embrace forgiveness in the light of faith.
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Start With A Vertical Commitment
- Forgiveness begins by giving the offense to the Lord before approaching the offender.
- This vertical commitment frees you to pursue reconciliation without consuming yourself with vengeance.
Confront With Love And Light
- Do approach the person who wronged you to confront the sin in love, following Matthew 18:15.
- Bring the issue into the light so bitterness cannot fester and the offender can be helped toward repentance.
Forgiveness Isn’t Permission For Sin
- Forgiveness never declares wrongdoing to be right or harmless.
- The cross shows both the evil of sin and the costly nature of true forgiveness.