In the last installment of the Great Divorce sermon series, we see that the root of enslaving self-victimization is unforgiveness. We learn from this portion of the Sermon on the Mount that the salvation Jesus offers His church is rooted in divine forgiveness that should overflow in to earthly relationships.

Forgiveness; Unforgiveness; Heaven; Hell; Bitterness

Jesus speaks seriously of sin and calls us to recognize that dealing with it calls for drastic measures. Learn how and why to deal with our sins.

sin, addiction, heaven

One of Jesus' hardest sayings reflects the truth behind one of Lewis' most tragic characters. Jesus demands He be first and only in our life for our sakes and for the sake of those we love.

Discipleship, Love, Hate, Family

Lewis' character the controlling wife challenges us to recognize how easy it is to mistake our self-serving reality for sacrifice and love. Only if we understand God as a humble servant, will our ambition to control be broken.

service, love, humility, God

C.S. Lewis' character the Artist is a man experience the same drift we all experience, from the love of the told to the love of the telling. See how Jesus' call to discipleship radically saves us from ourselves.

Discipleship, Salvation, Humility