This week we finish up our series on forgiveness by going into more detail on the last of three truths about forgiveness: Forgiveness is freeing. We review a whole host of research showing the benefits of forgiveness, and dive into what scripture has to say on the topic as well. In a nutshell…it’s much better to forgive than to hold a grudge!

If you missed the Intro and/or Part 1 on forgiveness, be sure to go back and check those out!

We used the following resources to compile information for this episode:

1) https://www.apa.org/monitor/2017/01/ce-corner

2) https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-forgiving-life/201804/why-forgiving-does-not-require-apology#:~:text=Forgiving%20and%20reconciling%20are%20not,the%20other%20refuses%20to%20apologize

3) https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/forgiveness-your-health-depends-on-it#:~:text=The%20good%20news%3A%20Studies%20have,of%20anxiety%2C%20depression%20and%20stress

4) https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-grudges.html