Oh, the church needs to be filled with forgiving people, because we're going to fail folks.

We really are.

But if you can forgive, you're free from that.

You're free from the bondage of that bitterness.

And you're free to be forgiven and know the blessing of God.

But if you harbor an unforgiving heart, you have bitterness.

Who needs it? Welcome to Grace to you with John MacArthur. I'm your host Phil Johnson. Perhaps you've felt the frustration and confusion

when a friend said something unkind to you or gossiped about you

or broke your trust by lying to you. Sadly, far too many of us have been hurt by those closest to us.

But when that happens, particularly when it's between Christians, how should you respond?

Bottom line, how can you honor Christ when you Christians. How should you respond?

Bottom line, how can you honor Christ when you've been offended by someone in your church?

For practical biblical answers, follow along as John MacArthur continues his current study here on Grace to you, titled

The Anatomy of a Church.

And now here's John.

What is God's design for the church.

And that's what we're looking at.

I really believe that the heart and soul of the ministry is to lay that skeletal foundation

and then spend your time trying to create in people right heart attitudes.

Now we've already looked at several of these internal attitudes.

We've talked about obedience, humility, love, unity, service, joy, peace, and

thankfulness.

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