"Struggling to Forgive?" - Rev. John Gorin

Podcast: Holy Trinity Silicon Valley - Homilies & Sermons · Holy Trinity Silicon Valley

Opublikowano: 2026-09-15

Peter asked Jesus how many times he must forgive, and offered a generous answer: seven. Jesus' reply, "seventy-seven times," moves forgiveness beyond anything we can count. In this sermon from Holy Trinity Silicon Valley, the Rev. John Gorin looks at the parable of the unmerciful servant (Matthew 18:21–35). He calls it both comforting and disturbing. It is comforting because it shows the scale of God's mercy toward us. It is disturbing because it makes clear that forgiving others is not optional. In this episode: Why we have a God-given "justice reflex," and why staying there bl...