Have you ever been deeply hurt by someone and struggled to let go? In Part 2 of Forgiveness Over Revenge, we discover that forgiveness is not about pretending the pain never happened—it’s about choosing God’s way of healing instead of revenge.
Through Matthew 18, Pastor Ken unpacks Jesus’ powerful teaching on offense, confrontation, restoration, and reconciliation. You’ll learn why offense is one of Satan’s greatest traps, why healthy confrontation is biblical, and how forgiveness protects your heart without ignoring the truth.
If you’ve experienced betrayal, church hurt, broken relationships, family conflict, or disappointment, this message will encourage you to pursue healing while remaining anchored in God’s purpose.
In this message you’ll learn:
✔️ Why offense is one of the enemy’s greatest traps
✔️ The biblical process for handling conflict
✔️ Why forgiveness isn’t weakness—it’s obedience
✔️ How to confront people with love instead of revenge
✔️ Why unresolved pain eventually hurts others
✔️ How to protect your heart and your calling
✔️ Why you can lose people without losing your anointing
Key Scriptures:
* Matthew 18:6–17
* 1 John 2:19–20
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