"The Power of Forgiveness: A Call to Love Like Christ"

Rev emphasized that forgiveness is not a suggestion but a Christian commandment, rooted in John 15:12. He used personal experiences and analogies, such as the rope bridge and the heavy backpack of unforgiveness, to illustrate the necessity of unconditional love and true forgiveness. He stressed that holding onto pride and resentment only weighs us down and that forgiveness is an act of obedience, not just a feeling. Rev urged the congregation to release bitterness, pray for a heart like Christ’s, and extend kindness even in conflicts to promote Christian unity and restoration.