Forgiveness is so central to the Chrisitan faith that if it is removed Christianity would cease to exist. Forgiveness is required of every follower of Christ and yet it is one of the hardest things we must do. Every person has been lied to, cheated, abused, and oppressed, and most of us have done the same to others. The one thing that frees us from the bonds of bitterness is learning to practice the disciple of forgiveness. Unforgiveness opens the door to spiritual oppression as well as physical and emotional problems. Learning to truly forgives others brings freedom and the ability to walk in spiritual power.