Father's Day - Stewarding Relationships Pt. 2

In honor of Father's Day, Pastor Ben Watts continues his two-part sermon on stewarding relationships and learning how to forgive. When we're hurt by others, it's natural to harbor resentment. That road feels right but produces death, whereas God’s way feels riskier, but leads to life. Wholehearted forgiveness is not discrediting what happened to you - it's a Christlike release that keeps our hearts clean and free of bitterness! The forgiveness we show others must match the quality of Christ’s forgiveness. On the cross, Jesus prays “Father, forgive them,” with rejection and betrayal still fresh in his wounds. That kind of forgiveness is not natural. It is a miracle of grace! Following Christ's example will reshape lives, homes, and restore bonds that once were broken.