You're listening to Family Talk, the radio broadcasting division of the James Dobson Family Institute.

I am that James Dobson, and I'm so pleased that you've joined us today. this today's broadcast, I have a question for you.

Have you ever found yourself saying,

I could never forgive that person for what they have done to me?

Severe emotional and even physical scars can certainly be very painful to live with and then move forward from.

But despite these deep wounds, Jesus calls us to keep no record of wrongdoings against others,

and that's certainly a challenge for many of us.

Now in just a moment we're going to continue with part two of a classic conversation Dr. James

Dobson had with Dr. R.T. Kendall first, here is a small portion of yesterday's discussion

in case you might have missed it, or if you'd like to refresh your memory.

Jesus said, if you forgive not men their trespasses,

your Heavenly Father will not forgive you your trespasses.

And it's the chief way we grieve the Holy Spirit. And if we knew what happens when we

hold a grudge, We are hurting ourselves. We lose presence of

mind, presence of God, sense of his leadership, the anointing in our lives we are impoverished to the degree we don't forgive.

Now on today's program Dr Kendall explains some of the common misconceptions we might have about

forgiveness and the detrimental effects of bitterness.

We all may have been around a bitter person and have seen how it touches so much of their life

as well as how it affects those around them. Our guest today Dr.

R.T. Kendall knows quite a bit about forgiveness. He's a distinguished theologian,

teacher, and writer. Previously he pastored at Westminster Chapel for 25 years and holds two master's degrees and two

doctorates.

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