What Forgiveness Is Not: Hard Truths About Healing and Letting Go – with Bro. D & Minister Eugene Howie
In this thought-provoking follow-up to our April 18 episode on Forgiveness, Emunah returns with Brother D and Minister Eugene Howie of First Baptist Church of Glenarden International for a deeper, more honest conversation about what forgiveness is — and what it is not.
Does forgiveness mean you must deny or downplay the seriousness of the harm done to you? Is it possible to forgive without restoring the relationship? And how do we take real steps toward forgiveness — especially when the wound is deep?
With heartfelt insight, scriptural clarity, and personal reflection, Bro. D and Minister Howie tackle these difficult questions and share their favorite Bible verses about forgiveness, helping listeners reflect on the spiritual power and emotional challenges of letting go.
📖 Colossians 3:13 (Amplified) — "Bear graciously with one another...just as the Lord has forgiven you, so should you forgive."
📖 Hebrews 11:1 (NLT) — "Faith shows the reality of what we hope for..."
📖 Philippians 1:6 (NLT) — "God, who began the good work within you, will continue His work..."
📖 Luke 6:37 (NIV) — "Do not judge...Forgive, and you will be forgiven."
💡 Key Bible Principles on Forgiveness from This Episode🗝️ Takeaways from this episode: Forgiveness does not require you to ignore or excuse wrongs.
Forgiveness does not always mean reconciliation.
We forgive because God forgave us first — it's an act of faith, not just feeling.
Forgiveness includes a change of heart and trust in God's justice.
You can forgive and still protect your peace and boundaries.
At Emunah, our mission is to help African American believers, especially older adults and those unchurched, grow in faith, healing, and spiritual understanding. We encourage you to pray over these scriptures, reflect on your journey, and trust God as He walks with you through the process of forgiveness.
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📅 Originally aired: April 12, 2024
🎧 Listen to our previous episode on forgiveness (April 18, 2025) for even more insight.
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